Staff Accountant

About the role

Bruker is expanding our Americas Regional Finance Team in Canada and seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team based in Mississauga, Ontario. This is a hybrid work opportunity requiring onsite presence one to two days per week, offering collaboration with colleagues across the Bruker Americas region and global stakeholders. The role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance activities, contributing to Bruker’s continued growth and success in advancing scientific discovery and improving human health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for Bruker Ltd., adhering to U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, statutory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support end-to-end accounting processes including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, General Ledger Accounting, Month-End Close, Financial Reporting, Audit Support, and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Collaborate with operational teams, service sites, divisional business partners, technical accounting, internal controls, and internal/external auditors.
• Revenue Accounting & Accounts Receivable:
  • Review and evaluate customer contracts for proper revenue recognition under ASC 606.
  • Monitor deferred revenue schedules and ensure timely revenue recognition.
  • Coordinate with Cost Accounting to align revenue, COGS, and gross margin reporting.
  • Generate customer invoices and maintain billing accuracy.
  • Monitor Accounts Receivable balances, apply customer payments, and reconcile invoices, credits, and deductions.
  • Investigate and resolve customer disputes, billing discrepancies, and perform collections activities.
  • Support credit reviews and order release processes.
• Accounts Payable:
  • Ensure compliance with Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Monitor Xsuite workflow processing and approval activities.
  • Process AP invoices and payments in SAP and banking platforms.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate missing invoices.
  • Review vendor debit balances and resolve outstanding items.
  • Research and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies.
• General Ledger & Close Activities:
  • Prepare and post journal entries for cash, prepaids, fixed/intangible assets, depreciation, amortization, inventory, accruals, intercompany, tax, revenue, and other general accounting activities.
  • Maintain supporting documentation for all journal entries.
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
  • Assist with preparation of U.S. GAAP and statutory financial reports.
  • Review and analyze financial results for accuracy and compliance.
  • Complete supplemental reporting required by corporate controlling teams.
  • Support statutory filings, tax return schedules, and local compliance requirements.
  • Participate in audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Tax Responsibilities:
  • Ensure transactions have appropriate indirect tax treatment.
  • Support tax audits, inquiries, and information requests from Canadian tax authorities.
  • Partner with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
  • Support the filing of Canada Tax returns with the CRA.
  • Maintain knowledge of changes in Canadian tax requirements that may impact the business.
• Planning & Analysis Support:
  • Assist with quarterly cash forecasts and annual business planning activities.
  • Support annual updates to allocation methodologies and expense distributions.
  • Develop and maintain operational and financial metrics (KPIs).
• Process Improvement & Projects:
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes.
  • Identify and implement controls that mitigate financial and operational risk.
  • Support system implementations and automation projects.
  • Assist with the adoption of new accounting standards.
  • Participate in and lead finance projects as assigned.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA (or pursuing CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of recent and progressive accounting and finance experience with demonstrated expertise across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Revenue Recognition, and Financial Reporting.
• Strong hands-on work experience with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of statutory accounting, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Extensive work experience within SAP or Oracle ERP environments, including AP workflow and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with expert Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Proven experience supporting internal and external audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Strong expertise in month-end close, account reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial statement preparation.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business processes, including Quote-to-Cash, Revenue Recognition, Procure-to-Pay cycles, Compliance, and Internal Controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach with a strong understanding of operational requirements and business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively coordinate projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, interpersonal, quantitative, and technical communication and presentation skills, including fluent oral and written English language proficiency.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Continuous improvement approach with experience identifying and implementing process efficiencies, standardization opportunities, and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, fast-paced, and evolving business environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Receptive to change and learning, with ability to maintain an open approach.
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing required.
• Canada Citizenship or Permanent Resident status work authorization required.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between CA$70,000 and CA$121,000. The base salary will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, geographic location, skills, competencies, and travel requirements. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits.

Schedule

This is a hybrid work opportunity out of our Mississauga, Ontario offices, requiring onsite presence one to two days per week.