Staff Accountant

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At Leica Biosystems, 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. 

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The Staff Accountant supports general accounting, monthly reconciliations, account analysis, reporting, controls and compliance, and process improvements for Leica Biosystems (LBS) in the Americas. This role assists with operating company ledger accounting and compliance and needs to stay current on changes in accounting standards.

This position reports to the Director of Accounting Shared Services and is part of the finance team located in Deer Park, IL and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the general ledger, including accrued expenses, prepaid assets, and all recurring and adjusting accounting entries.

• Drive key activities in the month‑end close process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines, including month end account reconciliations.

• Deliver data, analysis, and insights to management, and contribute to special projects and ad‑hoc reporting.

• Support SOX compliance activities and coordinate responses for internal and external audit requests.

• Collaborate with the Manager to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related fields with 2+ years experience OR Master's degree in field with 0+ years experience

• Related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate Excel skills

• Working knowledge of requirements of US GAAP and SOX.

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

• Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline

• CPA license

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000. 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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