Baxter

Staff Audit

Recruiter
Baxter
Location
Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Salary
Market-competitive pay and benefits
Posted
23 Sep 2022
Closes
26 Sep 2022
Ref
JR - 066249
Job role
Accountant, Audit
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Staff Audit

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

This is where your insights influence change.

Your belief in hard work, critical thinking, and analytical approach is essential in understanding the big picture as well as collaborating on solutions. Though your talent is needed across a wide array of work environments, your preference is working at a large, stable company. One that appreciates your skills and actively invests in your career.

As a Staff Auditor at Baxter, you have the opportunity to work with our internal team as well as collaboratively with the teams we support. As a valued member of our finance organization, your insights and technical expertise will support our operations and contribute to our goals. You are able to adapt quickly, and thrive in nearly any situation due to your friendly, open approach to work. Your colleagues and business unit leaders will support you as you grow your professional skills at Baxter.

What you'll be doing

Audit consultants participate in a variety of financial and operational audits and special projects in Baxter's U.S. and international operations. Responsibilities include:

  • Execute audit test plans at the direction of a Senior Auditor.
  • Complete audits through reviewing and validating business processes, technology, systems, financial and operational controls, assessing financial and management reporting and business practices, and finding opportunities for improvements to controls, financial statement accuracy or financial results.
  • Communicate audit results to customers and Global Audit Management.
  • Follow up on Management Action Plans to assist in timely completion and validation of completion.
  • Embed a culture of dedication and continuous improvement within the Global Audit Department and the functions which are audited by Global Audit.
  • Staff Audit Consultants are required to travel between 25% - 40%.
What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent).
  • Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 2 + years of progressive relevant finance experience, preferably audit experience in the Big4.
  • Appropriate accounting or audit certification and foreign language skills are preferred.
  • Self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong technical and financial knowledge, including internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.
  • Ability to work in a team and results oriented environment, often cross functional.
  • Working knowledge of PS applications (ie. Excel/Access).

What's in it for you

  • Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Flexible WFH opportunities
  • Dress for your day policy
  • Monthly Work/Life Balance Seminars
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage immediately upon hire
  • Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Retirement Savings – Choose from pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings; Baxter matches 3.5 percent on your first 4 percent of contributions and provides a non-matching contribution of 3 percent of eligible pay each year
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program – Purchase Baxter common stock each month at a 15 percent discount through payroll deductions with no brokerage fees
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Family Supports – Daycare Priority Access, Discounts, Premium Access to Caregiving Database (SitterCity.com), Tutoring and Online learning support
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • BeWell@Baxter – Global health and wellness program with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
  • Premium Access to Headspace, meditation and mindfulness app
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health, family, financial and legal supports
  • Business Resource Groups – Employee-run affinity groups that drive multi-cultural awareness and engagement at Baxter; provides a forum for employees to share knowledge, ideas, and personal experiences
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Additional benefits include discounts on: Motorcycle Insurance, wedding insurance, Identity theft protection, pet care plans, childcare, travel, Blackhawk tickets & more

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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