Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist | Atos Medical | Hybrid work-schedule | New Berlin, WI

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About Atos Medical 

Atos Medical specializes in developing and providing innovative solutions for people living with neck stomas, particularly those who have undergone a laryngectomy or tracheostomy. We offer high-quality voice prostheses, HMEs (heat and moisture exchangers), and other products that help improve breathing, speaking, and overall quality of life. With a global presence, we are dedicated to empowering individuals who breathe through a stoma by providing innovative solutions and technologies shaped by decades of experience and a deep understanding of their needs.

The Accounting Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Atos Accounting and Finance Department by assisting with a wide variety of accounting tasks. These tasks may include managing accounts payable and receivable, handling sales and use tax, ensuring compliance with income tax regulations, assisting with month-end close processes, and performing account reconciliations. The role will also involve contributing to special projects as needed. Additionally, the Accounting Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and interact with external tax authorities to support accounting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Main job responsibilities: 

Sales and Use Tax Activities

• Primary contact for sales and use tax matters
• Assist with creating and documenting sales and use tax policies and procedures
• Support sales and use tax registration in unregistered states
• Help set up accounts in unregistered states
• Ensure proper reporting is in place to reconcile returns to the general ledger
• Ensure exemption certificates are current
• Address inquiries and requests from third-party vendors

Sales and Use Tax Return Preparation

• Act as liaison for the preparation of sales and use tax returns
• Coordinate with third-party preparers to ensure accurate submissions
• Ensure the payment system is up to date with third-party preparers

Income Tax Requests

• Primary contact for income tax-related requests
• Assist with creating and documenting income tax policies and procedures
• Collaborate with third-party preparers to ensure timely filing
• Support data requests from third-party preparers
• Help with income tax registration in unregistered states

Unclaimed Property Process

• Assist with the creation and documentation of unclaimed property processes

Special Projects

• Assist with special projects impacting various accounting areas (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, General Accounting, etc.)

Month-End Close Support

• Participate in the month-end close process
• Prepare journal entries
• Assist with closing subledgers
• Help with consolidated submissions

AR and Accounting Backup

• Close the AR subledger at month-end
• Provide backup for other accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within a small team

Additional Duties

• Provide backup for payroll processing
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Controller

Basic Qualifications:

• Accounting degree in related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience
• OR
• High school diploma plus 5-7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or 4 year degree in Accounting preferred
• Proven experience in Sales and Use Tax management
• Knowledge of SAP, COGNOS, Sales Tax Office desired. 

Competencies:

• Demonstrate assertiveness and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain precise and error-free records
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated PC and keyboarding skills that include word processing, efficient use of internet and email, and Microsoft Office. 

We offer:

You will be part of an ambitious work environment in which teams work together to continuously grow and develop the business. You will have great opportunities to learn and develop, and you will be offered a competitive salary package and benefits.

Atos Medical is a global leader with Swedish headquarters and more than 20 subsidiaries worldwide. We are committed to living our values: we listen – we inspire – we focus – we engage every day. We connect with stakeholders, involving them in our activities and striving to support and empower our users and each other every day. No matter whom we interact with – users, colleagues, health care professionals, business partners – respect and integrity are at the core of everything we do.

Additional benefits:

• Flexible work schedules with summer hours
• Market-aligned pay
• 401k dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive benefit plan offers
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Resources
• Training and Development
• Tuition Reimbursement

Atos Medical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, please contact 800-217-0025.

Founded in 1986, Atos Medical is the global leader in laryngectomy care as well as a leading developer and manufacturer of tracheostomy products. We are passionate about making life easier for people living with a neck stoma, and we achieve this by providing personalized care and innovative solutions through our brands Provox®, Provox Life™ and Tracoe.

We know that great customer experience involves more than first-rate product development, which is why clinical research and education of both professionals and patients are integral parts of our business. 

Our roots are Swedish but today we are a global organization made up of about 1400 dedicated employees and our products are distributed to more than 90 countries. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our purpose of improving the lives of people living with a neck stoma.

Since 2021, Atos Medical is the Voice and Respiratory Care division of Coloplast A/S

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