Senior GL Accountant

Cardinal Health

. Coordinate and accurately complete the accounting month-end process .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAlajuela • Costa RicaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation, compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX controls, and proficiency in managing general ledger activities. Capable of supporting process improvements and ERP implementations while ensuring adherence to EHS procedures.

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Financial Statement PreparationUS GAAP ComplianceIFRS KnowledgeSOX Controls KnowledgeGeneral Ledger Activities

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ActivitiesFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationCash ForecastingAccrual Expense AnalysisIntercompany TransactionsMonth-End Close ActivitiesTax ReportingERP ImplementationsProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationGuidance

Industry Keywords

EHS ProceduresAudit SupportOperational InnovationContinuous ImprovementCorporate Treasury

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and accurately complete the accounting month-end process
Prepare financial statements and reporting in group currency (USD), local currency, and functional currency
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX controls
Consolidate information requested by internal and external audit teams
Work with company leadership and finance professionals to reconcile accounts and review quarterly or annual reports
Guide accounting personnel in daily tasks
Review financial data to support forecasting decisions
Manage general ledger activities and month-end close tasks according to the close schedule
Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Prepare corporate financial reports for tax, intercompany transactions, and flux analysis
Monitor and analyze departmental accrual expenses
Support fixed assets, payroll, and accounts payable team members with technical issues
Prepare and estimate cash forecasts for the Corporate treasury team
Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP implementations
Establish continuous improvement and operational innovation
Interact with Finance & Accounting management on corporate accounting matters
Support external audits and reviews by interfacing with auditors and completing supporting schedules
Support the Plant Controller and Accounting Manager on projects
Follow EHS procedures, report incidents and hazards, participate in EHS activities, and complete required EHS training
Stop unsafe work and refuse untrained or hazardous activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience/knowledge of general ledger activities, including monthly journal entries, payroll accruals, bank transactions, expense accruals, prepaid expense schedules, intercompany cross charges, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
Knowledge of financial statement preparation in local and functional currencies
Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Knowledge of SOX controls
Ability to review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Ability to prepare financial reports related to tax, intercompany transactions, and flux analysis
Ability to analyze departmental accrual expenses
Ability to support fixed assets, payroll, and accounts payable teams with technical issues
Ability to prepare cash forecasts
Ability to support process improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP implementations
Ability to support external audits and reviews
Compliance with EHS procedures, policies, training, and statutory safety responsibilities
Ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment
Must refuse activities for which not trained or that jeopardize health, safety, facilities, or integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background
Equal Opportunity employer
Consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law