About this role
Additional Locations: Poland-Warsaw
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
Accountant, AtR – Payroll Accounting
Location: Warsaw
Work mode: hybrid
About the Role
This role operates within Boston Scientific's Global Business Services (GBS) organization, providing high-quality accounting services to various business units.
The Accountant performs a range of moderately complex payroll and general accounting activities, including account analysis, journal entries, financial reporting, system interface management, month-end financial close, and payroll accounting close processes.
The role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Your Responsibilities Include
- Perform payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet account maintenance, and month-end close processes.
- Ensure payroll accounting activities are completed accurately and within established month-end closing deadlines.
- Support the month-end close process and collaborate with local sites and third parties to resolve accounting-related queries.
- Compile and analyze payroll information, preparing reports related to wage accruals, fringe benefits, vacation accruals, and other payroll-related expenses.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process standardization across multiple legal entities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and local sites to support process improvements and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
- Support internal control processes, ensuring compliance with SOX and other applicable requirements.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with finance teams and business stakeholders.
- Create, maintain, and update Desktop Procedures (DTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Share knowledge and best practices with team members to support effective collaboration.
- Participate in process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
- Support internal and external audits, compliance activities, and other departmental initiatives.
- Participate in projects, process transitions, and transformation initiatives while effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in payroll accounting or general ledger accounting.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Good knowledge of general accounting principles, financial close processes, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams and business stakeholders.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform would be an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage assigned tasks independently.
- Customer service mindset and commitment to delivering accurate and timely results.
- Experience in a shared services environment would be an advantage.
- Proactive and results-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and respect for others.
- Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in process efficiency, automation, and standardization.
- Strong team player with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
- Experience with SAP and Cadency would be an advantage; experience with other ERP systems is also valued.
Internal Candidates
- Minimum of one year in the current position.
- Performance evaluation rating of "Successful" or above.
- No disciplinary actions within the last six months.
We offer:
- The opportunity to work for Boston Scientific Poland, certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.
- Hybrid work model (3 days in the office) with flexible working hours.
- A truly international and innovative work environment.
- Professional development, mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- Access to advanced tools and systems.
- An attractive benefits package, including:
- Private health care (Lux Med VIP)
- Multisport/Culture card
- Lunch card
- Life insurance
- Language courses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Internal events and charity initiatives
Requisition ID: 636925
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn .