Accounting Specialist

MSD

. Execute and review month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities in accordance with corporate accounting policies and local statutory requirements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounting and Financial Reporting, with a strong focus on process improvement, compliance with accounting principles, and the ability to leverage data and automation for enhanced financial processes. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and tax compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting4+ Years Of Experience In AccountingAdvanced Excel And Data AnalysisExperience With SAP Or Equivalent ERPCorporate Income Tax And Deferred Tax Accounting

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Reporting ProcessesAccrualsAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Statement ReviewGeneral Ledger BalancingFinancial ComplianceFinancial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Financial AnalysisBookkeeping

Soft Skills

Process ImprovementProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Data Management

Industry Keywords

Accounting LawAccounting ManagementAccounting StandardsCorporate Financial ReportingExternal AuditFinancial Accounting ControlsFinancial ForecastingCorporate ExperienceInternal Financial Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and review month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities in accordance with corporate accounting policies and local statutory requirements
Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger balances and financial reporting
Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and other local reporting obligations
Coordinate audit requests and provide support during external and internal audits
Partner with Tax teams in the preparation and review of corporate income tax calculations and tax provisions
Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and assess potential impacts on financial reporting
Identify and implement opportunities for process simplification, standardization and automation
Lead and participate in cross-functional and global projects impacting finance processes and reporting
Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Tax, Business Services and external stakeholders
Leverage data, automation and digital solutions to improve financial processes, strengthen controls and generate actionable insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
4+ years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting or Accounting-to-Reporting environments
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
Experience driving process improvement initiatives
Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP environment
Experience with Corporate Income Tax and deferred tax accounting
Experience participating in finance transformation programs and system implementations
Project management experience in cross-functional environments
Accounting, Accounting Law, Accounting Management, Accounting Standards, Account Reconciliations, Accruals, Bookkeeping, Corporate Experience, Corporate Financial Reporting, Credit Management, Data Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), External Audit, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, General Accounting, General Ledger Balancing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Financial Control

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive environment that values diverse, talented, and committed people
Opportunity to contribute to healthcare solutions and treatments
Regular employee status