Financial Accountant

Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too.

Molecular Devices makes innovative, high-performance life science technology that enables academia, pharma and biotech customers to accelerate research breakthroughs and new therapeutic discoveries. Guided by our diverse leadership team and female president, you’ll grow your career alongside best-in-class teams around the globe, and within a culture of collaboration, engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

Molecular Devices is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Do you want to work in a cross-functional Team? Do you enjoy working in Finance and supporting a R&D and Manufacturing site?

We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant in Puch bei Hallein ( Austria ) who will be responsible for financial and accounting tasks such as European accounts payable management and VAT compliance, fixed assets management, involvement in forecasting and budgeting process and internal and external reporting and other areas as assigned. It is key that these processes are accurate, complete and in accordance with country requirements and company policies and are continually adjusted and improved as necessary.

**What we’ll get you doing**:
You will be responsible for accounts payable and payments processing for our European companies

Tax related matters such as monthly and annual VAT returns and VAT compliance as well as the tax package for income taxes fall into your area

You are involved in monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process, preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis

You will also be responsible for other areas in general reporting and daily accounting (e.g. fixed assets management, prepayments, accruals )

You take on the communication with other departments, our international offices and external authorities and support internal and external audits

You support with assigned tasks and projects

You actively support and initiate continuous improvement ideas and roll out procedural changes within your area of responsibility and ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements

**The essential requirements of the role include**:
Certified Accountant (e.g. ACCA, Bilanzbuchhalter) with decent knowledge of accounting principles and VAT regulations.

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an international operating company, with a good knowledge of accounts payable management, VAT compliance and fixed assets management.

A good level of English and German, written and spoken, is required.

Experience of working with ERP system, preferably Oracle.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office, in particular MS Excel skills (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions with Excel).

**It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in**:
Understanding of US GAAP, local GAAP and tax books

At Molecular Devices we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Molecular Devices can provide.
The minimum gross annual salary is € 60.000 with the willingness to overpay according to qualifications and professional experience.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

**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.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

At Danaher, 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.

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