General Ledger Accountant

About Bruker

Bruker enables scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable exploration of life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. Bruker collaborates with customers to drive innovation, productivity, and success in post-genomic life science research, applied and biopharma applications, microscopy, industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multi-omics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, clinical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Support legal entities within Bruker US, coordinating with other functional areas to ensure daily operations meet compliance and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with divisional business partners, corporate, technical accounting teams, and Internal Controls, assisting with quarterly and annual audits.
• Complete and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, supplementals, and reconciliations within the control framework.
• Maintain active communication with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Create and record journal entries with supporting documents for US entities, including cash, inventory, reserves, intercompany transactions, assets, accruals, liabilities, and equity.
• Support team members through cross-entity transactions.
• Manage and prioritize multiple accounting activities to meet close, reporting, and compliance deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members to balance workloads and achieve departmental deadlines.
• Perform reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts for accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review, analyze, and report US GAAP financials and supplemental reporting for submission to the controlling team.
• Perform post-closing activities, both system and process-oriented.
• Assist with meeting internal control framework requirements.
• Participate in Finance projects as directed.
• Build and maintain business relationships, ensuring responsiveness to deadlines, deliverables, and operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively across Finance and Business Teams, escalating issues as needed.
• Improve efficiency of the close process while achieving desired results.
• Achieve personal and team goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent General Ledger work experience required.
• Proven knowledge of US accounting and audit regulations with integrity in the application of standards.
• Work experience within a publicly traded manufacturing company.
• Advanced proficiency with SAP (Hana), QuickBooks, MS Office Suite including Excel expertise is strongly desired; ERP experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including fluent oral and written English.
• Strong business acumen, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for effective workload prioritization and time management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced global work environment.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to balance workloads and meet departmental deadlines.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Receptive to change and learning, maintaining an open approach.
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to complete position training and compliance requirements.
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $64,800 and $113,500. The base salary will depend on job-related factors including education, training, experience, geographic location, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive and a full range of benefits.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical and dental plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.