Accountant II

About The Company

MED-EL Corporation is a global leader in hearing implant technology and research. While headquarters resides in Austria, our US branch is based in Durham, North Carolina, at Research Triangle Park. We pride ourselves in being innovators through and through. We bring people the joy of sound through our extensive portfolio of hearing technology and consistently pursue product and process improvement. MED-EL hearing implant systems combine the latest scientific advances, engineering, and manufacturing techniques to offer performance, safety, and reliability.

With people at the epicenter of our research and technology, we relentlessly pursue connection—connection to sound, connection to each other, connection to possibility. Here at MED-EL, we are proud to offer a diverse, team-focused culture driven by our passion to support candidates, recipients, their families, and clinical partners. Our Mission:
Delivering leading-edge technology to restore hearing and empower connection.

Full-time
Hybrid
Durham, NC

The accountant II collaborates closely with the Accounting Manager and broader accounting team to evaluate, interpret, and optimize financial data. This role supports the preparation of key financial reports, including profit and loss statements, budget analyses, and accounts receivable/payable KPIs, to guide informed decision‑making across the organization. The Analyst also audits business transactions to ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal financial standards, while proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Additional responsibilities include managing various accounting functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and sales contract administration.

• Serves as backup for key accounting roles during staff absences, ensuring uninterrupted workflow and compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Creating comprehensive monthly/quarterly financial reports
• Contribute to the development of the organization’s financial strategies and goals, in collaboration with the Accounting Manager and Leadership
• Monitoring expense and budget data Mthly/Qtrly/Annually
• Monitoring accounts receivable transactions/processes and provide analysis to Accounting Manager.
• Routine account reconciliation reviews
• Liaison with headquarters finance teams, research and resolve discrepancies between inter‑company accounts.
• Work collaboratively with Business Systems Team to capture data.
• Provide documentation and assistance to external and internal auditors.
• Identify departmental process improvement and efficiencies, ensuring separation of duties and compliance.
• Assist with departmental documentation updates – policies, work instructions, and forms
• Assist with sales tax calculations, documents, and filings.
• Manage discount sales contract data and system pricing updates in the company’s ERP and contract management system. Ensuring systems are aligned and contract data integrity.
• Monitor sales contract data for incremental price increases, volume rebating, administrative fees. Submit payment requests as needed.
• Work closely with Regional Director’s on contract expirations, renewals, and extensions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related business field and 4 years of direct work experience OR
• Combination of associate’s degree and over 5 years related work experience
• Healthcare industry work experience strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles
• Analytical and organizational skills to perform duties and meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking and math skills, attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently, self‑motivated
• Experience with various reporting tools
• Strong technical ability related to ERP’s, Microsoft Office suite/Power BI, and expense reporting software
• Located in – or willing to relocate to – Durham, NC

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available, effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of active service.
• 401k Match
• Health Savings…