Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior General Ledger Accountant

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, nearly 11,000 employees are working at over 90 locations on all continents.

If you are ready to join a dynamic team, in a fast-paced complex environment with opportunity for growth and development, come join our growing team of employees who are passionate about health, innovation, integrity, and ethics while meeting all fiduciary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Please note this is a hybrid opportunity out of our Billerica, MA offices. This position will require onsite presence at least two days per week.

The Senior General Ledger Accountant position will have responsibility for supporting legal entities within Bruker, coordinating with other functional areas, and assuring daily operations are met within compliance and operational guidelines. This position will coordinate with divisional business partners, corporate, technical accounting teams, and Internal Controls, assisting with quarterly / annual audits. The completion and review of monthly and quarterly financial statements, supplementals and reconciliations within the control framework is a key area of responsibility along with communication with key stakeholders and leaders.

• Support the GL processing and recording of transactions for US entities of Bruker, includes but is not limited to cash, inventory : including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods and reserves, IC transactions, other assets, accruals and other liabilities and equity.
• Create complex journal entries and provide supporting documents; prepare for GL Lead or higher level to review details and post journals; also support team members as required.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger by ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review and analyze financials for US GAAP Financials, complete all supplemental reporting for submission to controlling team.
• Perform post-closing activities both system and process oriented as required.
• Perform reconciliation for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assure internal controls are met within the framework.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Support Sales & Use Tax reporting, reconciliation and filings with 3rd party.
• Participate in Finance projects as directed.
• Build and maintain business relationships, maintain customer focus, with all parties being responsive to deadlines, deliverables and operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively across Finance and Business Teams : learn and understand when and appropriate level to escalate issues.
• Assist with the improvement and efficiency of the close process while achieving desired results.
• Actively work to achieve personal and team goals.

Qualifications

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $76,500 and $137,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.