Amer Intercompany Sr Specialist

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**:
This is a central role in AMER IC COE Team that will oversee, manage, and execute a variety of intercompany activities. The individual in this role will own activities ranging from preparing and executing IC Service Recharges and accruals, IC balance sheet account reconciliation to IC month-end-close tasks and IC disputes and out-of-balances resolution. AMER IC Sr Specialist will have a deep understanding of intercompany processes and possess strong problem-solving skills. The individual in this role will be in contact with Country Controllers, Corporate Accounting Team, Tax and Treasury, BPO provider and other GBS IC COE Teams.

**How You'll Create Impact**:

- **Responsible for Intercompany Period End Close for AMER Entities in Scope**: Perform month end-close activities. Review, analyze and resolve out of balances between Intercompany entities. Issue resolutions
- ** Intercompany Reconciliation**:Prepare and review reconciliations of intercompany accounts. Reconcile intercompany account balances between entities to ensure transactions are properly recorded and eliminate any discrepancies. This involves comparing transactions recorded by different entities and resolving any differences or inconsistencies.
- ** Timely Preparation and Execution of Intercompany Service Recharges and Accruals.**:

- ** Prepare and Post Goods in Transit Accrual.**:

- ** Prepare/Review GL Account Reconciliation in Blackline.**
- Oversee the work of **BPO IC COE Team** responsible for AMER Entities in scope.
- Ensure **GBS & BPO Interco RTR, PTP and ITC** **processes** are incorporated and followed, updated and monitored for maximum efficiency.
- ** Control and Compliance**: Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting. Ensure all intercompany activities adhere to company policies and financial regulations, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Oversee, coordinate and execute **Transfer Pricing** Adjustment Process** **(TP Accruals and Invoice Raising).**:

- ** Support Internal and External**Audit & Tax support**with**audit samples, transaction analysis & reconciliation.
- ** Maintain Required Documentation**:Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Desktop Procedures, and Training Records.
- ** Execute Process Improvements: Support**Technology implementations and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the AMER Intercompany Process. Participate in global projects, migrations, team projects.
- ** Perform Other Operational Tasks Assigned by Supervisor**

**What Makes You Stand Out**:
**Technical Skills and Competencies**
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- SAP 4/Hana, JDE, XA, Totus ERP
- Blackline
- Oracle HFM/Hyperion - FCCS
- Intercompany Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Record-to-Report Functions

**Soft Skills**
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles.
- Solid understanding of Intercompany processes (RTR/PTP/ITC).
- Strong Communication skills (oral and written).
- Exhibits a high level of attention to details.
- Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines.
- Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
- Good organization skills and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and projects and work under time pressure.
- Very strong skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), particularly Excel required

**Your Background**:

- English Proficiency is required (B2)
- Degree in Accounting and Finance
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience required in finance or accounting.

**Travel Expectations**:
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability