Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite In this role you will calculate input files for journal entries, prepare (complex) journal entries, make Blackline reconciliations, analyze data to provide accurate and timely information for assuring the right accounting of our books and records relating to inventory in order to support at the end strategic and operational decisions. This role is part of the Technical Accounting sub department within the Global Inventory COE and will be focusing on one of the main processes with sub tasks. The main processes can be divided into: GRNI/GIT, Costing, EO and Asset Management. As a member of the Technical Accounting Global Inventory COE team, this position will be responsible for complete and accurate inventory balance sheet and PL reporting while complying with Stryker policies and procedures. The ideal candidate for this role will have a background in technical accounting/GAAP, coupled with the ability and desire to apply the concepts to “hands-on,” operational processes. Key Activities Accountabilities Month end activities: Calculate, reconcile, and analyze Inventory and Inventory related balances sheet and PL items for period close (utilizing advanced Excel techniques and Power Bi) Prepare month-end journal entries and formulate required accruals in accordance with GAAP Maintain balance sheet accounts associated with one of the sub processes (GRNI/GIT, Costing, EO, Assets) to include gross and net accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations in accordance Stryker policies Ensure all Inventory reports generated are accurate, complete, and reconcile to the General Ledger, including the right IPE procedures As requested, perform ad-hoc analytical support, such as: analyzing inventory trends at various data levels, testing inventory reserve levels for appropriateness Ensure all Company policies are followed completely and accurately (Sarbanes-Oxley and other financial laws and regulations) Maintain up-to-date process documentation that follow changes in the business (Excel formulas, Power Bi workspaces or reports) Compliance: Responsible for supporting compliance related activities based on the daily tasks within Technical Accounting team for Global Inventory COE (like last time buys, bridge buys, exceptions on policies etc.) in close collaboration with Compliance Inventory COE team and Business Support team Other: Responsible for effectively communicating relevant information to all stakeholders Support in process improvements (use of BOTS/RPA/Alterix/Others) Participate in inventory project related items and actively deliver input, such as, further integrations, transitions, and system implementations Key Requirements: Master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent is required Fluent in English (languages such as Spanish/Polish/Dutch will be an additional value) Excellent working knowledge understanding of US GAAP is required 3-5+ years’ experience in a complex inventory and/or other complex accounting functions in global organizations Experience navigating and influencing in a matrix organization or working in a COE is preferred Advanced proficiency with Excel (required) and Power Bi (preferred) Oracle/SAP/MFG/JDE experience is a nice to have Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with other stakeholders Ability to work independently with limited guidance Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems and identify appropriate operational or process solutions Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.