Senior Accountant

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end and year-end financial processes. Responsibilities include managing inventory sub-ledgers, collaborating with FP&A for budgeting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of accounting experience, an advanced qualification in accounting, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. The role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently on multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of comprehensive accounting and costing expertise.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles and methodologies.
• Experience in general ledger operations, month-end/year-end closures.

Responsibilities

• Manage RM, WIP, FG, and In-transit inventory sub-ledgers.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team for forecasts and budgets.
• Conduct audit and compliance support and implement internal controls.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Analytical skills

SAP proficiency

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced academic qualification in accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will function as a key member supporting the month‑end close and year‑end in the areas of operations manufacturing, management, and general ledger accounting of inventory. This individual will collaborate with the FP&A Manager and support Finance business functions, building a thorough understanding of business operations and accounting and financial reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of RM, WIP, FG and In‑transit inventory sub‑ledgers.
• Allocation of inventory and other expenses to cost centers (CC).
• Work actively with the Purchasing team on the EE&O Reserve Quarterly Analysis.
• Participating in the Materials Review Board (MRB) to identify scrap provisions in line with NCEP (Nonconformance) policies.
• Reclass and revision of Non‑R&D Allocation to R&D Charges.
• Knowledge of Purchasing, R&D and Regulatory procedures.
• Be able to identify and reclass Scrap from Production Order Variances to inventory.
• Prepare general ledger inventory accounts reconciliations.
• Proactively investigate and resolve reconciling items, if any.
• Implementation of internal control requirements to ensure processes are in place that comply with inventory counting, scrap and reserves financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor and prepare journal entries required to adhere with inventory accounting policies and standards on a monthly and year‑end basis.
• Deep dive involvement into Inventory procedures, business processes, and account balances.
• Participate in the development and updating of inventory transfers, with operations management and team leaders.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to support forecast, budget, and analysis as needed.
• Summarize findings and meaningful analysis that are responsive to business needs to facilitate efficient and effective management decision making.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects and analysis as required.
• Adhere to Corporate and Quality policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of comprehensive accounting and costing expertise
• Advanced academic qualification in accounting
• Proficiency in SAP software
• In‑depth understanding of accounting principles and methodologies
• Experience in general ledger operations and the procedures for month‑end/year‑end closures
• Advanced level of understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, acute attention to detail
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills to effectively work and communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly and work independently on multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to team objectives

Preferred qualifications:

• Related experience in the manufacturing of medical device industry
• Strong technical background in inventory management
• Proven experience in cost accounting in the manufacturing environment
• Experience with Intercompany trade shipments
• Experience with FP&A analysis and procedures

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary: $66500

Maximum Salary: $131800

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