Junior Accountant

BD; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Milano, Italy is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the Finance team in accurate and timely accounting, month-end and year-end closing, and adherence to internal policies and tax regulations.

The role involves collaborating with the SSC and CoE, performing reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, fixed assets, and commissions, while utilizing Excel and ERP systems. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous experience or internship in Accounting or Finance is considered a plus.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage invoice coding and posting, ensuring correct accounting treatment.
• Perform bank postings and reconciliations.
• Support payroll accounting activities.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliation activities.
• Manage accounting activities related to sales agents' commissions, including withholding tax calculation and reporting.
• Perform periodic accounting controls in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Review and validate accounting entries performed by the Shared Service Center (SSC) and Centers of Excellence (CoE), ensuring compliance with local accounting and tax requirements.
• Support the Finance team with ad hoc accounting analyses and administrative activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Internship/experience in Accounting or Finance

General accounting principles knowledge

ERP systems experience (plus)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

The Junior Accountant will support the Finance team in ensuring accurate and timely accounting and administrative activities, in compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and applicable accounting and tax regulations.

The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations as well as month-end and year-end closing activities, working closely with the local Finance team, Shared Service Center (SSC), and Centers of Excellence (CoE).

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage invoice coding and posting, ensuring correct accounting treatment.
• Perform bank postings and reconciliations.
• Support payroll accounting activities.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliation activities.
• Manage accounting activities related to sales agents' commissions, including withholding tax calculation and reporting.
• Perform periodic accounting controls in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Review and validate accounting entries performed by the Shared Service Center (SSC) and Centers of Excellence (CoE), ensuring compliance with local accounting and tax requirements.
• Support the Finance team with ad hoc accounting analyses and administrative activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous experience or internship in Accounting or Finance is considered a plus.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is considered a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good command of written and spoken English, preferably C1 level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Result-oriented approach and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.

The salary range for this position is: 33.200€ to 35.000€

CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

ITA Milano - Via Enrico Cialdini

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

€23,600.00 - €38,375.00 EUR Annual