Revenue Recognition Accountant

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

New opportunity for an experienced Revenue Recognition Accountant to join the Bruker Finance and Accounting Team based in Billerica, MA. Please note this is a Hybrid opportunity and does require onsite presence in our Billerica. MA office.

Review revenue transactions across Bruker on a monthly basis, working with those responsible for revenue to ensure proper accounting.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations and other revenue related schedules on monthly basis.
• Ensure the consistent practice and application of the Company's revenue accounting policies, with particular attention to areas requiring judgment and estimates.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate financial internal controls related to revenue recognition for Corporate.
• Recommend and helps implement process improvements, as needed.
• Help ensure implementation of and compliance with US GAAP revenue recognition matters. Provides data for external and internal auditors.
• Assist in providing required information for periodic SEC filings (e.g. Form 10-Q/10-K).
• Support initiatives to successful completion, working with others in the Corporate Revenue Group and employees from different functions or organizations to ensure proper revenue accounting.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent required. CPA and/or advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 2 years public accounting audit work experience (or 3 years public company industry work experience) including prior revenue recognition work experience.
• Experience with SAP and BPC, or a similar financial reporting tool (i.e. Hyperion, Cognos) is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of US accounting and auditing regulations and accounting policies and practices related to revenue. Unquestioned integrity in the application of such standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, global environment.
• Strong verbal, written, computer, technical, and interpersonal communication skills, advanced technology skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively within firm timelines.
• Maintains effective working relationships across the company and with all parties.
• English language fluency required; knowledge of additional languages desirable.
• Ability to complete position compliance and training requirements.
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Maintenance of a valid passport with flexibility for global travel.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $64,800 and $113,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.