Sr Accountant (Leases)

Zimmer Biomet; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an Americas GBS Controllership Senior Accountant to support close processes and lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. You will partner with regional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements.

Role requires 5+ years in accounting with a solid US GAAP background, English proficiency, and experience in ERP platforms. Travel is minimal, and the team emphasizes collaboration and compliance in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16 is preferred.
• Desirable medical devices experience
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Support lease accounting activities, including lease data analysis, accounting entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• Analyze lease transactions and changes, including new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and other lease-related events, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.
• Perform accounting processes and activities, including: Account reconciliations. Financial and External Reporting. Additional General Accounting.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations as assigned, research and resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure all close activities are complete, signed off on, and books are closed per established close calendar.
• Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting, and manage review process.
• Execute process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the Americas RTR process.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and reports.
• Research management questions and resolve issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP Finance & Controlling modules

General Ledger

Leasequery-Leasecontroller

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Americas GBS Controllership Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Controllership function through accurate and timely execution of accounting, financial reporting, and control activities. The position will also provide support for lease accounting activities, including transactions and reporting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16, as applicable. This role will support the month-end and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

The role will partner with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information, identify and resolve accounting issues, strengthen financial controls, and support continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

How You'll Create Impact

• Support lease accounting activities, including lease data analysis, accounting entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16.

• Analyze lease transactions and changes, including new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and other lease-related events, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.

• Perform accounting processes and activities, including:

• Account reconciliations.

• Financial and External Reporting.

• Additional General Accounting.

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.

• Perform account reconciliations as assigned, research and resolve reconciling items.

• Ensure all close activities are complete, signed off on, and books are closed per established close calendar.

• Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting, and manage review process.

• Execute process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the Americas RTR process.

• Complete ad-hoc projects and reports.

• Research management questions and resolve issues.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong analytical, oral and written communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are essential.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints.

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of established general accounting policies & procedures.

• General understanding of accounting principles.

• Working knowledge of lease accounting, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16, with the ability to analyze lease transactions and determine the appropriate accounting treatment.

• Knowledge of lease accounting concepts, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets, lease liabilities, lease modifications, remeasurements, lease classifications, and related journal entries and reconciliations.

• Ability to think critically to perform other duties and ad-hoc requests, as assigned.

• Computer skills including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance and Controlling modules, General Ledger, and database management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with lease accounting platforms, such as Leasequery-Leasecontroller, is a plus.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.

• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).

• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16 is preferred.

• Desirable medical devices experience

• Advanced level of english

Language Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Travel Expectations

Less 10%

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