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Senior Accountant Manufacturing (gn)

AT Intuitive
Intuitive

Senior Accountant Manufacturing (gn)

Freiburg, Germany

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

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Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Senior Accountant is a member of the Finance and FP&A department responsible for three production sites in Germany and Bulgaria. The position holder is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and key accounting processes. Position involves approximately 30 % payroll related responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly reporting according to HGB / US-GAAP
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain General Ledger in accordance with Intuitive guidelines and accounting manual
  • Monitoring and Settlement of IC Transactions
  • Maintenance of Fixed Asset Subledger
  • Preparation and filing of monthly VAT reporting
  • Liaison with external advisors and statutory auditors
  • Close collaboration with central accounting functions in Switzerland & USA
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation within our current accounting processes
  • Support of the monthly payroll cycle - from data collection to final approval, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee changes
  • Ensure annual declarations are filled timely and accurately
  • Processing of the insurances & pension registrations and the daily declarations related to sickness, accident and other absences
  • Employee Business Partner for inquiries related to absences, insurances, benefits and pension

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Completed commercial education, ideally as accountant or academic degree with financial and accounting focus
  • 5+ years professional experience in accounting within multinational work environment
  • HGB knowledge required and knowledge in US-GAAP of advantage
  • Strong communication skills, fluent in German and English
  • Excellent expertise in MS Office and SAP FI
  • Experience in Datev Lohn und Gehalt as a plus
  • Strong analytical skills and numerical affinity
  • Ability to work independently and across teams whilst keeping open communication with key stakeholders
  • Highly customer-focused approach and developed analytical skills with positive “can-do” attitude

Additional Information

Intuitive ist ein Arbeitgeber, der gleiche und gerechte Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Wir bieten allen qualifizierten Bewerberinnen und Bewerber gleiche Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, nationaler Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Alter, Religion, geschütztem Veteranenstatus, Behindertenstatus, genetischen Informationen oder einem anderen Status, der nach den geltenden Gesetzen auf Bundes-, Landes- oder lokaler Ebene geschützt ist, und verbieten jegliche Form von Diskriminierung und Belästigung.

Client-provided location(s): 79 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Job ID: fe3ebfa0-d25d-4569-bc12-648f456c19b9
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program