Accountant (Remote US)

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. 

As an Accountant specializing in General Accounting at Varian, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) while managing a variety of accounting functions that drive our business forward. This role ensures accurate and timely accounting operations, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and support for internal and external audits. This role also performs fixed asset verification and prepaid sales incentive analysis and review.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close process for assigned entities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance: Oversee the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. Ensure accounting activities are compliant with IFRS, including preparing, reviewing, and maintaining financial records.
• Precision Review: Perform regular and ad-hoc account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Audit Excellence: Support fixed asset verification, internal and external audits.
• Process Documentation: Create and maintain process documentation for all tasks related to various desktop processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights and support to drive business decisions.
• Special Projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed, contributing your expertise to diverse and dynamic challenges.
• Championing Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.

Core Requirements

• Expertise: A minimum of 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus in general accounting.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Language Mastery: Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Software Proficiency: Experienced in applications such as Microsoft Office. Intermediate Excel skills are preferred.
• Analytical …