Senior Accountant RTR with Spanish

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

Global Business Services (GBS) drives alignment among business units to integrate governance, locations, and business practices across the enterprise to achieve transformative performance improvements. GBS drives collaboration and sharing to improve delivery efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes. The EMEA GBS RTR Senior Accountant has responsibility for performing various reporting and accounting duties including assisting in month end close process and providing general accounting support.

How You'll Create Impact

• Perform GBS RTR processes and activities, including:
  • Period End Close: Closing the general ledger, posting adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and reviews and approvals for South Africa and Greece
  • Financial and External Reporting.
  • Additional General Accounting.
  • Finance Master Data Management
  • Managing Agents Commissions calculations and reporting for Iberian market
• 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.
• Maintains Statutory records and participate in Statutory audit preparation, ensures all compliance objectives are met.
• Prepares data for Tax audits
• 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 EMEA RTR process.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and reports.
• Research management questions and resolve issues.

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.
• 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, database management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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).
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Travel Expectations

Less than 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability