Accounting & Reporting Accountant

The Accounting & Reporting Accountant is responsible for certain parts of the monthly accounting and internal reporting under US GAAP, annual reporting under local GAAP and any statistical reporting for a portfolio of group companies located in Central European Region, primarily in Switzerland and Germany as well as several accounting activities across all of the entities in the region or EMEA. The Accounting & Reporting Accountant will work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Internal Audit and Tax teams in the region.

How You’ll make an impact:

• Understand the operations of the entities and understand the business of Bio-Rad.
• Ensure the timely and accurate monthly recording of accounting entries for entities within the portfolio in accordance with policies, closing schedule and company guidelines.
• Preparing accounting entries under the guidance of the Accounting & Reporting Manager for any of the portfolio entities in the region.
• Maintain USGAAP to local GAAP reconciliations and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained.
• Support the Accounting & Reporting Manager or the senior Accounting & Reporting accountant in any of the statutory or tax audits taking place.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Customers & Relationships:

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Business Partners and other (Finance) Functions. Be collaborative and proactive in this relationship.
• Support Finance teams to understand their systems, processes, and business gaps.

What You’ll bring: 

• Minimum Bachelor degree in economics or business administration (or International equivalent) with a minimum of 2-3 years accounting experience in an international multi national company or in Big 4 accounting firm or a combination.
• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with ability to work flexibly in an ever- changing work environment with good excel skills.
• Accounting/control background, good understanding of US GAAP.
• Preferably lean or 6-sigma mentality.
• Knowledge of SAP is a must, and preferably also knowledge of Power-BI, Blackline, OneSource or similar
• Good written and verbal English language skills essential, another European language preferred
• Team player who is willing to work flexibly to assist fellow team members in busy periods.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical skill and works on risk based approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with teams from different departments and different levels.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.   

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including: 

• Life and accident insurance,
• Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, checkups in numerous specialties free of charge
• Competitive salary and cafeteria
• 100% commuting allowance for non Budapest residents, BKK monthly pass
• Annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• Marriage and childbirth allowance
• School start allowance
• Loyalty award
• Employee Referral Program with remarkable referral bonus
• All You Can Move contract possibility and gym facility usage for free of charge
• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite and 2 days home office. Our office is located in Budapest, Futó u. 47, 1082)