Our systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that make life even better. Life Technologies customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics.

When it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.

Essential Functions. 

Major responsibilities include:

 

• Perform accounting due diligence for corporate M&A initiatives
• Analyze acquisition target's financial statements and identify potential risk areas
• Review of Purchase Agreements and any schedules
• Analyze issues regarding integrating the acquired company’s financial information into corporate accounting system
• Provide assistance to Purchase Accounting group as needed
• Perform audit of closing Balance Sheet
• Application of GAAP to complex transactions

 

 

Position Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5-7 years accounting experience. CPA preferred but not required.
• Public accounting firm experience preferred
• Comprehensive GAAP accounting knowledge, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with due diligence
• Excellent organizational, communication and management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an effective ability to influence others and establish and maintain effective cross functional relationships.
• Ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a timely and courteous manner.
• Travel up to 25%

 

We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce.