Senior Accountant, Revenue Recognition

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Reporting to the Accounting Manager of Revenue Recognition, the Senior Accountant will play an integral role on the corporate accounting team, working through complex revenue allocations, transactions, and accounting projects. The Senior Accountant will work independently as well as collaboratively with other finance and cross-functional team members. The successful candidate is a detail-oriented team player, a self-starter who can work and communicate effectively in a group environment, interacting with multiple levels of our organization and external auditors. This role is hybrid at our San Diego site.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager of Revenue Recognition in the application of the company’s Revenue Recognition Policy and all related accounting policies and procedures. This includes performing revenue allocations, month-end reconciliations, journal entry postings, and quarterly disclosures.

• Review complex contracts to assess proper revenue treatment in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP.

• Record revenue accruals and other balance sheet related entries as part of the month-end close process.

• Analyze and maintain balance sheet accounts related to revenue and perform reconciliation and review procedures.

• Partner and collaborate with other FP&A and project management stakeholders on revenue accounting treatments.

• Participate in quarterly reviews and annual audit by providing supporting documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant working experience.

• Minimum of 2 year of audit experience.

• CPA certificate preferred.

• Self-directed, able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Attention to detail as well as big picture view. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and quality while completing worksheets.

• Strong communication skills and analytical skills.

• Ability to multi-task, understand priorities and meet timelines under pressure.

• Be a team player.

• Experience with ASC 606 and other related revenue accounting principles is a plus.

• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) and Blackline accounting close software is a plus.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

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