Staff Accountant II

<div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Position Summary</b></H2></div><div><p>As a Staff Accountant II you are responsible for various activities in the Corporate Accounting team. In this role you will perform accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations; participate in the monthly closing process for assigned tasks; and work on special projects as requested.

You will be expected to help identify opportunities to improve internal controls, process flows, communication, and effectiveness of accounting area.</p><p> </p><p>This role requires in-person or onsite work 5 days per week at our Alajeula, Costa Rica location. </p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>What You'll do as a Staff Accountant II</b></H2></div><div><ul><li>Perform accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations and daily maintenance and analysis of assigned accounts.</li><li>Conduct account analysis and review for balance sheets and profit and loss.</li><li>Participate in the monthly closing process for assigned tasks.</li><li>Monthly responsibility for assigned general accounting accounts, including analyzing activity.</li><li>Monthly responsibility for assigned intercompany subsidiaries, including analyzing and balancing intercompany activity.</li><li>Assist in the quarterly deferred revenue process.</li><li>Assist with acquisitions and mergers with financial account analysis and input entries.</li><li>Track and account for prepaid expenses and prepares and maintains amortization schedules for monthly account reconciliations.</li><li>Communicate and interact with other business departments and foreign entities to assist in the identification and implementation of accounting issues.</li><li>Special projects as required and other duties as assigned.</li><li>Research and document accounting issues. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of current GAAP requirements and incorporate these requirements into accounting activities.</li><li>Assist in gathering information for audits.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed</b></H2></div><div><p><strong>Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>2-5 years of corporate accounting experience in addition to degree requirement.</li><li>Maintains an in-depth knowledge of current GAAP requirements related to responsibilites and incorporates these requirements into accounting activities and related decisions.</li><li>Demostrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suit (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Preferred but not required: Experience in Oracle, Cognos, and Blackline.</li><li>Preferred but not required: Experience with merger, acquisition, and divestiture activity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to effectively analyze accounting information and financial results for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process oriented with strong attention to detail and organized.</li><li>Strong business and financial acumen.</li><li>Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>What STERIS Offers</b></H2></div><div><div><div><div><p>We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Market Competitive Pay</li><li>Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays</li><li>Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits</li><li>Long/Short Term Disability Coverage</li><li>401(k) with a company match</li><li>Maternity & Parental Leave</li><li>Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs</li><li>Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career</li></ul><p> </p><p>#LI-MM1</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> <p> </p><p>STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.steris.com">www.steris.com</a>.</p><p>STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p>