Job Description

Wondering whats within Beckman Coulter? Take a closer look.

Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. At Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, were building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. At first glance, youll see we are dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and health care forward for more than 80 years. Look again and youll see we are invested in you and youll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. Youll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. Youll also see a company that investors trustour culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

And no matter where you look at Beckman Coulter, at the heart of what we do, youll witness our shared purposehelping realize lifes potentialin action. Our work helps improve millions of lives.

We hope youll see yourself here, too.

What you find at Beckman Coulter and within yourself might just change the world!

This position is part of the Finance and Accounting department and will be located in Brea California. The vision of Finance and Accounting is to provide financial accounting, reporting, analytical and decision support to management.

You will be a part of the Revenue Recognition accounting team and report to the Senior Manager, Accounting responsible for Beckman Coulters revenue and lease accounting procedures.

If you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class finance and accounting organizationread on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

* Reviewing and evaluating complex sales and lease contracts to assess compliance with lease and revenue accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policies and procedures.
* Assisting and working closely with the North America commercial sales team and customer service representatives regarding contracts, implication of contractual language, and its effects on revenue recognition and leasing classification.
* Researching and staying current on technical accounting matters and being a resource for technical matters.
* Collaboration with external and internal auditors of the revenue and lease accounting processes.
* Perform monthly and quarterly close procedures related to revenue and lease accounting to ensure company results are reported timely and accurately.
* Build a foundation of the companys business model, including product offerings, customer base, and sales and contract structuring.
* Develop analyses to validate and support accounting assumptions used.

The essential requirements of the job include:

* Bachelor Degree in field with 5+ years experience OR Master Degree in field with 3+ years experience OR Doctoral Degree in field with 0-2 years experience (Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance)
* Advanced competency in Excel
* Presentation experience

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
* Big 4 Accounting firm experience.

Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates and their families lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com. We believe youll like what you see.

At Beckman Coulter, were driven by a sense of wonder for what we can createand what we can become. Here, youll accelerate your career while driving innovation that improves lives. Youll work hard and try new things, with guidance from committed leaders, powerful DBS tools, and the support of a global organization. As part of the Danaher family of 67,000 associates across the globe, your possibilities for growth and development are unparalleled.

We believe that creativity and innovation thrive when the most diverse set of voices are heard, and thats why were taking concrete steps to ensure that were fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace for our team. If youd like to learn more, read stories from our associates on our Careers Blog or contact one of our recruiters.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.