Medline Industries, LP
Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting
Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, Illinois, United States
Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting
Job Summary. The Technical Accounting team within Medline’s Global Controllership group is vital in Medline’s global finance organization operating in over 100 countries and territories. This dynamic team is responsible for researching and analyzing complex accounting issues, implementing new accounting standards, compiling global accounting policies, and driving process improvements in accounting and financial reporting across the organization. The Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting, based in Northfield, IL, will report directly to the Manager of Technical Accounting and serve as a key contributor to these efforts. Job Description The Senior Accountant will work on areas including debt and equity transactions, consolidation and variable interest entities, lease accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and derivatives and hedging. Responsibilities include drafting global accounting policies, evaluating and adopting new accounting principles, and reviewing significant contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment. Additional duties include contributing to financial statement disclosures, supporting other Controllership teams with technical research, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies. This is an impactful opportunity to join a highly visible team that collaborates with business partners across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. A proactive mindset, ability to manage multiple workstreams under deadlines, and strong communication skills are essential. Core Job Responsibilities Perform technical accounting research and draft memos for complex transactions. Support ongoing review of significant contracts (e.g., leasing, restructuring, purchases, financing activities) and other accounting areas with significant judgments/estimates by management. Serve as subject matter expert for complex topics such as debt (ASC 470), derivatives/hedging (ASC 815), equity, M&A (ASC 805), lease accounting (ASC 842), fair value (ASC 820), financial instruments (ASC 825), credit losses/provisions (ASC 326), and IFRS/US GAAP conversion. Draft global accounting policies, including adoption of new guidance and related internal controls. Collaborate with corporate and cost accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to enhance governance and adherence to Medline’s accounting policies and controls. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for technical accounting areas. Prepare monthly and quarterly schedules to support internal and external reporting, including footnotes to financial statements. Contribute to large-scale projects to implement process improvements and internal controls for financial reporting and technical accounting. Work cross-functionally to manage change and enhance stakeholder communications. Support new business initiatives, system integrations, and other major change management affecting financial statements and related systems. Liaise with corporate accounting and global reporting/consolidations as needed on technical accounting matters. Prepare deliverables for internal and external parties (CFO, divisional leadership, FP&A/tax/treasury, investors, lenders, tax authorities, auditors, and other stakeholders). Prepare ad-hoc reporting and process improvements as needed for technical accounting and reporting areas. Provide supporting schedules for tax or audit purposes. Evaluate and document the adoption and implementation of new US GAAP pronouncements or amendments. Assist with interim and year-end audit schedules and financial statement preparation. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. At least 2 years of accounting experience. Experience applying GAAP knowledge. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PowerPivot, PowerQuery, index/match, pivot tables, multiple if statements, financial modeling). Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in accounting with a CPA strongly preferred. Two to five years of accounting experience, preferably with technical accounting or external reporting. Demonstrated analytical abilities, collaboration, leadership, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Eagerness to develop expertise in technical accounting research and analysis. Public accounting experience with SEC engagements is a plus. Experience at a multinational manufacturer/distributor and at a large global company with a complex consolidation structure. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls implementation or governance. Experience with external reporting tools (e.g., Workiva Wdesk) and consolidation systems (Tagetik, Oracle EPM, BPC). Experience with cross-functional projects and collaboration. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package and growth opportunities. The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position $79,560.00 - $115,440.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc. for employees working 30+ hours per week. See the benefits page for a comprehensive list. For roles with fewer than 30 hours, benefits include 401(k) contributions and access to Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone belongs and can grow their career. We strive for diversity and inclusion and provide tools and resources to perform at their best. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Job Summary. The Technical Accounting team within Medline’s Global Controllership group is vital in Medline’s global finance organization operating in over 100 countries and territories. This dynamic team is responsible for researching and analyzing complex accounting issues, implementing new accounting standards, compiling global accounting policies, and driving process improvements in accounting and financial reporting across the organization. The Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting, based in Northfield, IL, will report directly to the Manager of Technical Accounting and serve as a key contributor to these efforts. Job Description The Senior Accountant will work on areas including debt and equity transactions, consolidation and variable interest entities, lease accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and derivatives and hedging. Responsibilities include drafting global accounting policies, evaluating and adopting new accounting principles, and reviewing significant contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment. Additional duties include contributing to financial statement disclosures, supporting other Controllership teams with technical research, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies. This is an impactful opportunity to join a highly visible team that collaborates with business partners across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. A proactive mindset, ability to manage multiple workstreams under deadlines, and strong communication skills are essential. Core Job Responsibilities Perform technical accounting research and draft memos for complex transactions. Support ongoing review of significant contracts (e.g., leasing, restructuring, purchases, financing activities) and other accounting areas with significant judgments/estimates by management. Serve as subject matter expert for complex topics such as debt (ASC 470), derivatives/hedging (ASC 815), equity, M&A (ASC 805), lease accounting (ASC 842), fair value (ASC 820), financial instruments (ASC 825), credit losses/provisions (ASC 326), and IFRS/US GAAP conversion. Draft global accounting policies, including adoption of new guidance and related internal controls. Collaborate with corporate and cost accounting, FP&A, and other stakeholders to enhance governance and adherence to Medline’s accounting policies and controls. Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for technical accounting areas. Prepare monthly and quarterly schedules to support internal and external reporting, including footnotes to financial statements. Contribute to large-scale projects to implement process improvements and internal controls for financial reporting and technical accounting. Work cross-functionally to manage change and enhance stakeholder communications. Support new business initiatives, system integrations, and other major change management affecting financial statements and related systems. Liaise with corporate accounting and global reporting/consolidations as needed on technical accounting matters. Prepare deliverables for internal and external parties (CFO, divisional leadership, FP&A/tax/treasury, investors, lenders, tax authorities, auditors, and other stakeholders). Prepare ad-hoc reporting and process improvements as needed for technical accounting and reporting areas. Provide supporting schedules for tax or audit purposes. Evaluate and document the adoption and implementation of new US GAAP pronouncements or amendments. Assist with interim and year-end audit schedules and financial statement preparation. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. At least 2 years of accounting experience. Experience applying GAAP knowledge. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PowerPivot, PowerQuery, index/match, pivot tables, multiple if statements, financial modeling). Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in accounting with a CPA strongly preferred. Two to five years of accounting experience, preferably with technical accounting or external reporting. Demonstrated analytical abilities, collaboration, leadership, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Eagerness to develop expertise in technical accounting research and analysis. Public accounting experience with SEC engagements is a plus. Experience at a multinational manufacturer/distributor and at a large global company with a complex consolidation structure. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls implementation or governance. Experience with external reporting tools (e.g., Workiva Wdesk) and consolidation systems (Tagetik, Oracle EPM, BPC). Experience with cross-functional projects and collaboration. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package and growth opportunities. The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position $79,560.00 - $115,440.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc. for employees working 30+ hours per week. See the benefits page for a comprehensive list. For roles with fewer than 30 hours, benefits include 401(k) contributions and access to Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone belongs and can grow their career. We strive for diversity and inclusion and provide tools and resources to perform at their best. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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