About the role
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our Finance team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As an Accountant I, you'll handle financial operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment. You'll have opportunities to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to the company's continued growth and success through accurate financial management and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accounting journal entries for monthly close transactional activities
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
- Processing Intercompany Invoices in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues
- Review and clear aged intercompany AR items
- Agree intercompany AR balances with appropriate counterparty for month-end close
- Process intercompany netting payments and allocate any payments/receipts on a monthly basis
- Monthly analysis of goods received but not invoiced (GRNI)
- Support resolution of intercompany out of balances
- Support requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups company-wide
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Complete ad-hoc projects as requested
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 2 yrs of experience in RTR process particularly in Intercompany Accounting • Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is advantageous
• Proficiency in major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and financial controls
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entry preparation
• Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Experience with financial reporting tools and systems (Hyperion, BlackLine) preferred
Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
