Accountant I, Cash & Banking

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage specific bank accounts throughout the month, ensuring all entries posted either manually or automatically, investigating and resolving any differences.
• Working with Accounting teams to clear cash in transit accounts.
• Working with Accounting teams and Treasury to ensure mapping rules are set up correctly.
• Review and clear aged unallocated items on bank clearing accounts.
• Agree with the IHB cash pool statement for month-end close.
• Book any month-end adjustments as required to reconcile bank GLs
• Processing bank transactions in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues.
• Allocate outgoing payments and non customer related receipts on a daily basis.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for accounts within the roles remit, research and resolve any reconciling items on a monthly basis.
• Assist Sarbanes-Oxley team with walkthrough and control testing performance and coordination.
• Assist with requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups companywide.
• Complete special projects as requested.

Skills Required:

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment.
• Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement.
• Proficient in English.
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

Education and Experience:

• University or College Degree in Finance field.
• Experience of high-volume Cash Accounting or Accounts Payable environment.
• 1 to 3 years previous experience in a large-scale organization would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ERPs (E1 or SAP) (Desired but not essential).