Intercompany analyst

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

This role is responsible for executing and coordinating critical intercompany accounting activities across the AMER region, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and intercompany balance resolution. The position combines operational execution with analytical problem-solving, requiring ownership of complex reconciliations, collaboration with global stakeholders, and continuous identification of process improvement and automation opportunities. The individual will work closely with Country Controllers, Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and other GBS teams to ensure the integrity of intercompany financial information and compliance with company policies.

How You'll Create Impact

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute daily and month-end intercompany accounting activities for entities within scope, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned deliverables.
• Process intercompany non-inventory Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions, including invoice posting, payment application, recharge-related entries, and the full-cycle posting of intercompany inventory invoices for LATAM entities within scope.
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations, reviewing outstanding and unmatched items, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Perform foreign exchange (FX) calculations and related accounting activities, ensuring appropriate validation and documentation.
• Prepare and distribute intercompany statements of account, review balances and related supporting information, and follow up on differences with relevant counterparties.
• Generate and provide invoice and transaction support to intercompany partners when required, including support for invoices not received by third parties.
• Perform master data activities, including the creation and modification of intercompany customers and vendors, ensuring requests are complete and accurate.
• Support month-end close activities, including balance reviews, journal entries, reconciliations, and follow-up of outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate and organized supporting documentation for assigned processes and provide documentation required for SOX controls and internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, files and controls, and support standardization and automation initiatives, including the automation of manual intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable recharge invoice processing.
• Perform other operational or project-related activities assigned by management.

What Makes You Stand Out

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills

• Advanced MS Excel skills
• SAP ERP / JDE Edwards /XA
• Blackline
• Oracle HFM/Hyperion
• Intercompany Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Record-to-Report Functions
• Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools is desirable.
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
• Experience with Power Query, Power BI, VBA or other automation tools is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify potential root causes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned activities while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and deadlines in a month-end close environment.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly.
• Accountability for assigned deliverables and deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset, with willingness to provide and receive support.

Your Background

Education/Experience Requirements

• Degree in Accounting and Finance
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in finance or accounting.
• Intermedium English skills

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability