Accounting Analyst I

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

Discover Impactful Work:

As an Accounting I at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a key role in our Finance team. Your work will give to the accurate and timely processing of general accounting activities, such as month-end and quarter-end closing, intercompany processes, fixed assets, and account balance reconciliations. Your attention to detail and ability to analyze accounting information will ensure the flawless execution of these critical tasks.

A day in the Life:

• Collaborate with the team to perform general ledger, intercompany, and fixed assets activities for month-end closing.
• Process intercompany invoices and manual journal entries.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for mid-complex balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze accounting information to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with internal and external clients regarding accounting inquiries.
• Support the audit process and maintain necessary controls.
• Discover possibilities for enhancing processes and promoting ongoing improvement.
• Assist supervisors and management in implementing strategies and guidelines.
• Respond to various requests from the company.

Keys to Success:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong prioritization and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive approach to work and ability to take ownership of results.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and individuals involved in the project.
• Drive for continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
• Ability to put the customer first and deliver world-class service.

Education

• Technical high school degree or equivalent experience related to the position.

Experience

• Proven experience in similar positions.
• Experience working in Shared Service Centers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience with ERPs such as Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, and Mainframe.
• Knowledge of Blackline or Hyperion is a plus.
• Familiarity with bank platforms is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to drive engagement and collaborate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.