Senior Accountant
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For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, were driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success. Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight. Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. We currently offer the following position which is a fully remote Sr. Accountant RESPONSIBILITIES General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required. Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items. Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria. Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed. Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets). AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field 5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred Owns results takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc. Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX What We Offer Learn all about Kaizen, PSP's and Muda as part of our Danaher Business System (DBS) trainings - if you believe in continuous improvement like us We offer employees a wide range of training opportunities (including virtual) in languages, technology and the Danaher Business System (DBS) Academy In addition to our internal training program, we also support external training opportunities At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide. GET MORE INSIGHT Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video We Are Leica: Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment? Do apply online - we are looking forward to your application! At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering whats next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at ...@danaher.com to request accommodation.