Sr Accountant EMEA

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry. Tandem is always looking to add talent that can help us manage our interests globally.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with -IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery.

But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Sr Accountant EMEA will be responsible for performing general accounting duties, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, payroll journal entries, fixed asset accounting, month-end journal entries, and preliminary review of profit and loss, income, and balance sheet statements and reports for multiple legal entities in Europe.
The Sr Accountant EMEA will collaborate with the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) overseeing the activities performed in relation to the accounts payable function. Additionally, the role involves managing cash flow forecasting, year-end accounts, audit preparation and financial process automation.

Working as Sr Accountant EMEA, you will...

Financial Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures for multiple legal entities.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and other necessary adjustments.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and enters them into the general ledger (G/L).
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including asset rollovers and depreciation schedules.
• Review and adjust open purchase orders and records accrued items for the month.
• Submit reconciled month-end reports to the EMEA Controller.
• Be responsible for the preparation of local VAT, intrastat and other local tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies and procedures.
• Lead the annual accounts completion in local GAAPs in cooperation with the local advisors.
• Support the Statutory audit preparation and completion within the set deadline.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Review and approve the setup of new suppliers and any suppliers change requests.
• Define BPO objectives and deliverables.
• Oversee BPO operations to ensure consistency, compliance and execution in line with the corporate guidelines and the agreed vendor SLA.
• Conduct regular audits on the invoices and business expenses processed by BPO for accuracy, vendor details and compliance with purchase orders
• Schedule and review of bi-monthly payments in collaboration with the BPO and in alignment with payment terms.
• Maintain records of all purchases and payments.
• Review the accounts payable ledger reconciliation.
• Generate reports on outstanding payables.
• Act as an escalation point to resolves payment discrepancies with suppliers, to manage the vendor relationship and handles payment inquiries.

Accounts Receivable & Intercompany Cross-Charges

• Gather relevant data from the AR team to ensure correct update of the books.
• Ensure timely and complete reconciliation of the accounts receivable ledger.

Cash Flow Forecasting & Treasury Management

• Track cash position to ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Assess short- and long-term funding requirements based on forecast.
• Coordinate intercompany funding as needed.
• Oversee schedules payments to maintain cash flow stability.
• Regularly review bank balances and provide cash position updates to the EMEA Controller.

Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank statement transactions with internal accounting records.
• Record unposted bank fees, interest, and other adjustments in the ERP.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of corporate credit cards statement.
• Manage communications with banks and credit card providers to resolve operational issues.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting rules and coding of invoices.
• Familiarity with AP, AR and GL modules of ERP systems. Microsoft D365 preferred.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Process and detail oriented.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
• Proficient with MS Office.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• B.S. degree in Accounting or related field or combination of equivalent education and applicable job experience.
• 6 years’ experience in mid-sized multinational environment, closing books for multiple legal entities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and month end closing process for multiple entities.
• Ability to maintain structure and efficient accounting processes and related controls
• Experience with D365 is preferred.
• Familiarity with US GAAPs and SOX.
• Self-driven, hands-on approach and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and German. French is plus.