About the role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)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:
As a Cost Accountant II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to financial excellence within our manufacturing operations. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting that supports our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This position offers opportunities for growth and development while working with advanced technologies and products that have broad impact.
In this role, you'll manage monthly closing activities, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation processes. You'll collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to optimize costs while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance. Your analytical insights and financial expertise will help inform strategic decision-making and operational improvements across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred
• Additional relevant certifications (CMA) are advantageous
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
• Proven ability to perform monthly close activities and financial reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with cycle count programs and physical inventory processes
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
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.
