Revenue and AR Lead Senior Accountant Job at Baxter International Inc, Deerfield, IL

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  • Baxter International Inc
  • Deerfield, IL

Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role:

The Revenue and AR Lead is responsible for revenue accounting processes and requires understanding of sophisticated accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Prepare manual journals relating to the revenue accounting process, lease revenue accounting, and allowance for doubtful accounts with adequate supporting documentation
  • Complete assigned related account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
  • Respond to queries from Business and Controllership in a timely manner
  • Provide audit support as needed
  • Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
  • Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with other finance and non-finance teams, as well as external providers, to maintain and update shared processes, tools, and reporting activities
  • Ensure adherence of processes to the company’s policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
  • Support automation opportunities around account reconciliation and manual journal entries
  • Manage, evaluate and develop team members, as needed
  • Organize and manage team members, as needed, to achieve a successful month-end close in terms of quality and timeliness
  • Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
  • Maintain focus on continuous operational improvement opportunities

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA
  • Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage
  • Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. O n a case by case basis, the role may require work on public holidays
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
  • Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set
  • Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000.00 to $121,000.00 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEO is the Law 
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice .

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Worldwide, Work visa, Flexible hours,

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