Corporate Accountant

ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphatec Spine, Inc. seeks a hands-on accounting professional to own key close activities, including revenue, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany.

You will automate manual processes using SAP S/4HANA, Power Query and Power Automate, and apply AI tools to enhance accuracy and insights while maintaining SOX controls. You will collaborate with FP&A, AP/AR and Operations, produce timely financial statements and analysis, and support international entities and audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 1–4 years accounting experience; winning attitude matters.
• Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, pivots); Power BI or similar visualization experience.
• Experience with a Tier 1 ERP; SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power Automate, or workflow automation tools is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Exceptional organizational, problem solving and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned sections of the close: revenue, COGS, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany.
• Prepare monthly analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts with SOX documentation.
• Meet monthly/quarterly/annual reporting deadlines and support tax/audit work papers.
• Perform flux and trend analyses and communicate key drivers to stakeholders.
• Identify manual close tasks and build automated solutions using SAP S/4HANA, Power Query, or Power Automate.
• Use AI tools in daily work while applying professional judgment and validation.
• Support accounting for international entities, including intercompany activity and transfer pricing.
• Coordinate and perform special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Power Automate

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power Query

Job description

Works closely with the Accounting leaders to maintain effective accounting and reporting processes. Independently owns assigned sections of the close, including revenue, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany, with account analysis, reconciliation and variance reporting to department leaders and management. Plays an active role in modernizing the close by automating manual processes, applying AI tools in daily work and using data analysis to improve accuracy and insight. Builds cross-functional awareness across FP&A, AP/AR and Operations, and provides accounting support for operational initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate brings a winning attitude and a track record of finding better ways to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Accounting/Month End Close – Independently owns assigned sections of the close, preparing journal entries for revenue, COGS, accruals, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany


• Prepares monthly account analyses and reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts with complete SOX documentation and evidence of review; supports SOX control execution and audit requests with minimal supervision


• Meets all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, preparing financial statement support schedules, tax and audit work papers and other reports as required


• Performs monthly flux and trend analysis, identifies key business drivers and communicates clear explanations to department leaders and business partners


• Identifies manual, repetitive close tasks and builds automated solutions using SAP S/4HANA functionality, Power Query, Power Automate or similar tools, documenting them so they are repeatable and audit-ready


• Uses AI tools and agents (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) in daily work, such as drafting commentary, reviewing support and summarizing contracts or data, while applying professional judgment and validating output


• Supports accounting for international entities, including intercompany activity, margin analysis and transfer pricing, building an understanding of global business drivers


• Coordinates and performs special projects, as needed

• Track record of improving a process through automation, better templates or new tools


• Comfortable using generative AI tools at work, with sound judgment about when output needs verification


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; identifies issues and researches solutions with limited guidance


• Working knowledge of the close cycle, financial statement impact and internal controls, including how automation affects SOX compliance


• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with department managers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams


• Works effectively both independently and as a team contributor; flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment


• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at the normal worksite five days a week

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; master’s degree or CPA is a plus


• 1-4 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry. A winning attitude and a track record of finding better ways to work matter most in this role


• Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query); Power BI or similar visualization experience preferred


• Experience with a Tier 1 ERP; SAP S/4HANA preferred


• Working knowledge of SQL, Power Automate, or workflow automation tools is a plus


• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment


• Exceptional organizational, problem solving and follow-up skills

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

CPA Preferred; active or in progress

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $70,000 - $115,000 Full-Time Annual Salary