Accountant II

MED-EL Corporation • Durham, NC

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

The accountant II collaborates closely with the Accounting Manager and broader accounting team to evaluate, interpret, and optimize financial data. This role supports the preparation of key financial reports, including profit and loss statements, budget analyses, and accounts receivable/payable KPIs, to guide informed decision-making across the organization. The Analyst also audits business transactions to ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal financial standards, while proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. Additional responsibilities include managing various accounting functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and sales contract administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related business field and 4 years of direct work experience OR
• Combination of associate’s degree and over 5 years related work experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles
• Analytical and organizational skills to perform duties and meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking and math skills, attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently, self-motivated
• Experience with various reporting tools
• Strong technical ability related to ERP’s, Microsoft Office suite/Power BI, and expense reporting software
• Located in – or willing to relocate to – Durham, NC

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare industry work experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as backup for key accounting roles during staff absences, ensuring uninterrupted workflow and compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Creating comprehensive monthly/quarterly financial reports
• Contribute to the development of the organization’s financial strategies and goals, in collaboration with the Accounting Manager and Leadership
• Monitoring expense and budget data Mthly/Qtrly/Annually
• Monitoring accounts receivable transactions/processes and provide analysis to Accounting Manager.
• Routine account reconciliation reviews
• Liaison with headquarters finance teams, research and resolve discrepancies between inter-company accounts.
• Work collaboratively with Business Systems Team to capture data.
• Provide documentation and assistance to external and internal auditors.
• Identify departmental process improvement and efficiencies, ensuring separation of duties and compliance.
• Assist with departmental documentation updates – policies, work instructions, and forms
• Assist with sales tax calculations, documents, and filings.
• Manage discount sales contract data and system pricing updates in the company’s ERP and contract management system. Ensuring systems are aligned and contract data integrity.
• Monitor sales contract data for incremental price increases, volume rebating, administrative fees. Submit payment requests as needed.
• Work closely with Regional Director’s on contract expirations, renewals, and extensions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available, effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of active service.
• 401k Match
• Health Savings Account
• Short term and long-term disability paid by the company.
• Company paid life insurance with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• FSA Dependent Care
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• PTO – 20 days annual that is accrued each pay period. Plus 40 hours Medical/Sick leave annual, prorated from hire date and 9 holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level