Accountant

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. # **A Day in the Life** Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. * Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepares internal and external financial reports. * Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments and income. * Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. * Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements, prepares and consolidates financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. * Designs, modifies, installs, and/or maintains accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions. * Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures and internal controls. * May be responsible for month end close. * May be responsible for technical support and accounting of M&A activities. * May oversee technical accounting research for complex business transactions and implementation of new accounting standards. **SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: **Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. **DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS** **Autonomy: **Established and productive individual co