Senior Accounting Analyst – Payroll & Benefits

About the role

Baxter is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to lead payroll, benefits, and accrued liabilities accounting for its Americas entities (UCAN and LATAM). The role focuses on month‑end close, journal entry processing, and providing accurate financial information to business partners and auditors.

Key responsibilities

• Execute manual journal entries, post them, and support pre‑ and post‑month‑end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and approve account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX policies.
• Analyze balance‑sheet variances and document key drivers for payroll and accrued liabilities.
• Collaborate with managers, finance leaders, and business partners to prioritize tasks and resolve accounting issues.
• Drive standardization, process improvements, and maintain detailed process documentation (job aids, SOPs).
• Deliver internal and external audit requirements and support ad‑hoc accounting projects.

Required profile

• Senior‑level accounting experience, preferably in payroll, benefits, and accrued liabilities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to manage month‑end close processes and lead a small team.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate variance drivers to stakeholders.
• Experience preparing documentation for internal and third‑party audits.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• SOX compliance