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Senior AP Specialist/AP Specialist- Baxter Japan

Req # JR - 141207 Location Minato, Tokyo, Japan Job Category Finance Date posted 08/08/2024
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Overview

This is where your insights influence change. As a member of the Baxter Finance team, you have the critical thinking and analytical mindset that allows you to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights that help teams learn and adapt along the way. We guide our internal partners to understand financial opportunities or realities that move Baxter forward and closer to our mission to save and sustain lives. While you often work independently with your cross-functional team, you always have the greater finance organization to lean on for support and career mentoring.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Finance team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Adaptable
  • Analytical
  • Detail-oriented
  • Easygoing
  • Results-driven
  • Team player

Senior AP Specialist/AP Specialist- Baxter Japan

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Unique Opportunity to Contribute to a World-Class Organization

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Sr Accountant to join our team in Japan. As a Sr Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the flawless execution of accounting operations and contribute to the overall success of our organization. Your exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to successfully implement accounting processes will be key to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and process 3rd party payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepare Cheque and Tax related payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Perform month-end closing for AP, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate the audit process and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Handle document filing and voucher management, ensuring proper organization and easy retrieval of financial records.
  • Serve as a backup for reviewing and processing T&E payments, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in expense reimbursement.
  • Act as the coordinator on behalf of the finance team, collaborating with the commercial team in our Japan office to support financial operations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with a strong background in the field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of confirmed experience in accounts payable or a related area, demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting principles.
  • Strong communication skills in both English and Japanese (knowledge of Mandarin is an advantage), facilitating successful collaboration with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication skills to establish connections with colleagues and individuals at every level.
  • Positive attitude towards work, with a dedication to delivering results.
  • Consistent record to work efficiently and effectively, with a focus on meeting deadlines and accomplishing objectives.
  • Quick learner with a team working spirit, ready to adapt to challenges and give to a collaborative work environment.
  • Experience with JDE is a plus, showcasing your familiarity with accounting software systems.

Join our dynamic and dedicated team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and propel your accounting career to greater heights. We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply now to be part of our outstanding organization!

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Minato-ku, Tokyo
108-0023
Japan
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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Monica Weber, Senior Analyst, Finance, Singapore

“Though Finance is often referred to as a support function, I find finance to be a critical aspect of Baxter operations. The finance community is one of the most connected across the globe and, from my experience, highly regarded among business partners. Every project I support or initiative I'm involved in I try to look at the total Baxter picture and understand how it relates to the business and patients. Having that level of insight behind my work drives motivation.”

Meet Serge Vandermotten, COE Controller, Benelux

“My job has always fascinated me at Baxter. After 33 years of service, this is where I want to continue my career. I have stayed because it is a large company grounded in sound ethics and provides countless opportunities for development and innovation. It is a company that lives, progresses, and constantly develops with time. I have great pleasure in forming professional relationships with my colleagues as we learn from each other’s experiences.”

Meet Joselyn Alvarez, Senior Analyst, Costa Rica

“It is impossible to be a part of Baxter and not learn and grow. I've had the opportunity to learn valuable skills from coworkers and enjoy the relationships we have built as professionals. As a global company, Baxter always looks towards automation and improvement. I know that my work helps us be more efficient and precise in ensuring that our products are consistently available to patients.”

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