Senior Accountant, Revenue Recognition

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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You will be a part of the Revenue Recognition accounting team and report to the Manager of Revenue Recognition, who is responsible for Beckman Coulter’s revenue and lease accounting. If you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class finance and accounting organization—read on. This position is part of the Finance and Accounting Department based on-site at our Brea, CA Headquarters.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Solve complex problems using data analytics

• Perform monthly and quarterly close procedures related to revenue and lease accounting to ensure company results are reported timely and accurately

  ​Build a foundation in understanding the Company’s business model, including product offerings, customer base, sales strategy and contract structuring.

• Be a subject-matter expert and provide guidance around ASC 606 & ASC 842 and act as a resource in discussions with various internal teams regarding application of revenue recognition and lease accounting in accordance with guidance and Company policy.

• Running point on special projects and assignments that encourage creativity and critical thinking. 

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with 5+ years OR Master's degree in field with 3+ years of experience or CPA OR Doctoral degree in field with 0+ years

• Experience with revenue recognition concepts and accounting preferred.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Proficient in Oracle ERP System

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s 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. 

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