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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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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As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The Assistant Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable, credit control, and customer collections for healthcare and MedTech customers across ANZ. Ensure timely payments from hospitals and healthcare providers, maintain strong customer relationships, and support accurate financial reporting and cash flow.
This positions reports to the Financial Controller, ANZ and is part of the Finance team located in Sydney and will be an on-site role in Lane Cove West, Sydney.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage end-to-end accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, and collections. Perform credit assessments and maintain customer credit limits in line with policy.
- Conduct regular credit reviews with healthcare customers (e.g. hospitals, clinics, distributors).
- Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve payment disputes. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support timely collections.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies. Support full month-end close, including AR reconciliations and bad debt provisions.
- Prepare AR, credit, and collections reports for management.
- Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues.
The essential requirements of the job include
- Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or collections (preferably in healthcare, MedTech, or similar industries).
- Strong understanding of credit risk and AR processes.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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