Associate Accountant

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life Supports accounting and financial reporting activities by maintaining financial records, preparing reports, analyzing transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, auditing requirements, and internal controls. Works closely with finance teams to support period-end close, reporting, process improvements, and shared services operations

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounting records, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Analyze financial transactions and account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation
• Support accounting projects, system enhancements, process improvements, and ERP activities
• Participate in knowledge transfer, transition, and standardization initiatives within the Americas region
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Support technical accounting matters, including new accounting standards and special projects, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience; recent graduates are welcome to apply
• Fluent English
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial data accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Experience with SAP FI or other ERP systems
• Knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and audit processes
• Experience in a multinational, shared services, or global environment
• Exposure to process transitions, system implementations, or continuous improvement initiatives Physical

Job Requirements

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We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. ‌ This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).