Assoc Analyst, Accounting

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly/Quarterly closing activities- prepare, process and review month-end journal entries;
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; gather data and generate reports in support of trend analysis if required.
• Independently responsible for month-end/annual closing and report submission, account reconciliation, submit internal and external reporting packages, i.e. OneStream report, regional report, internal management report, BS, PL, etc.
• Perform detailed analysis of account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP as part of the overall accounting close process. 
• Establish rationale and justification for required adjustments to ensure account balances are appropriately stated.
• Identify accounting system deficiencies, recommend process improvements to provide timely, accurate and useful information to ensure accurate financial reporting and partner with the systems group to drive required changes.
• Develop, maintain and update desk procedures documentation as processes change for efficiency.
• Assist in projects that support the overall objectives of the department when required.
• Provide policy guidance and process support to business unit and regional finance teams on appropriate accounting areas in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Participate in the maintenance of Sarbanes Oxley cycle narratives within the area of responsibility and accurately present key controls within each narrative. 
• Ensure all SOX key controls are appropriately completed within the area of responsibility.  
• Take ownership of the preparation and coordination of the annual internal/external audit process.
• Establish audit-worthy evidence and documentation to ensure no significant audit deficiencies are identified by internal and/or external audit.
• Prepare detailed fluctuation analysis for quarterly and annual audits for the purpose of presenting the rationale and closing open issues with internal/ external auditors.
• Liaison of government authorities / Outside service provider (External accounting firm, bank) / Edwards Global (Finance)/ JAPAC (Finance) in accomplishing the statutory and internal reporting requirements.

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 3 years of previous related experience is required.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principles.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate accounting.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Solid problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience using the JDE, Blackline and/or OneStream is a plus.
• Experience working in a large MNC company is preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects.
• Expertise in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the business.