Accountant I

**Work mode**:Hybrid**Onsite Location(s)**:Heredia, H, CR**Recruiter**: Mariela Rodriguez Barrantes**Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance**
- At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and has been recognized with the Catalyst Award in 2022, a prestigious recognition of diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. Also, we have a Gender Equality Policy to support our commitment.- Hybrid Roles:
- Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.**About the role**:

- Provide finance and accounting technical knowledge and execution to GBS and Financial Department in one or more of the following areas: Payroll, general accounting, fixed assets, inventory, intercompany, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and general ledger maintenance.**Your responsibilities include**:

- Provide accounting support to GBS and Financial Department in the maintenance of balance sheet accounts and prepare annual and monthly reports. Fulfill with the system of internal controls in the financial area, as well as adequate compliance with international SOX requirements.
- Execute general ledger accounting records, journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Creation and maintenance of DTPs/SOPs.
- Involvement in several projects simultaneously.

**Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines**
- **Problem Solving**:Applies professional concepts and company policies and procedures, analyzes data or situations, and exercises judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained.
- **Planning and Organization**:Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule with guidance from manager and senior accountants.
- **Discretion/Latitude; Supervision Received; Decision Making**:Receives general supervision from manager and senior accountants. Makes recommendations which are reviewed by manager. May exercise authority within limits. Seeks for guidance in resolving problems.
- **Business Relationships and Project Management**:Begins establishing and cultivating internal business relationships to facilitate completion of tasks. May participate in project teams.
- **Impact**:Participates in the completion of departmental projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require an expenditure of resources to rectify.
- **Liaison**:Engages with internal company and occasional external contacts. Uses discretion, diplomacy and tact in interactions.

**What we are looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree, active student or equivalent (Accounting, Business Adm., Economics or related field).
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- SAP experience a plus.
- Strong communication skills.
- English level: 80% or above.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must have customer relationship skills with strong service orientation.
- Experience working in shared service environment is a plus.
- Holds self-accountable to a performance metric culture building performance excellence.
- Strong integrity.
- Respect for others.
- Active interest in opportunities to improve the efficiency of work.
- Analytic thinking, high attention to details, teamwork

**Requisition ID**:584312- **Benefits - Life-Work Integration - Community - Career Growth**
- At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.**Job Segment**:Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Project Manager, Finance, Technology, Entry Level