The Accountant will be primarily responsible for executing account reconciliations and monthly closing activities related to assigned entities in Stryker’s newly created Costa Rica Shared Service Center and additional support required per ad-hoc request.

• Responsible for assigned month end closing activities, fixed assets processes, cash, financial reporting, and other accounting related tasks.

• Performs accurate and timely preparation of journal entries and relevant supporting documentation.

• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements

• Responsible to execute assigned SOX controls and other activities related to internal and external audit requirements.

• Support on deliver performance metrics (KPI´s) to Supervisor.

• Work closely with markets and local accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, issues, and queries in a timely manner by escalating to Supervisor as required.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls to guarantee timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Performs other related work to accounting cycle.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts)

• Fluent spoken and written in English (85%)

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a finance/accounting role within a matrixed, international company.

Preferred

• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or QAD systems

• Experience working in a shared service center within a global or large organization