Accountant III

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential 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 unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $35 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

Thermo Fisher is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Accountant III who will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and month end close activities, financial analysis and other duties supporting the accounting function within the Life Sciences Solutions Group (LSG) of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly closing activities including closing of sub-ledger, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation and analysis
• Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommends changes to strengthen control environment
• Confirm monthly balances with intercompany partners. Perform monthly intercompany netting to ensure proper recording of transactions
• Prepare monthly roll-forwards and other financial reports
• Partner with FP&A, shared services accounting team and other departments to meet monthly corporate accounting and finance submission deadlines
• Prepare sales and use tax and Property Tax returns
• Assist accounts payable transactions for inventory purchases, including coding, posting, etc.
• Assist year-end 1099 IRS forms and maintain W-9 supplier files. Maintain current status of IRS regulations relating to year-end reporting
• Provide analysis and support to finance and operations leadership to ensure proper controls and business management
• Drives continuous improvement and while using systems to increase controls and efficiencies
• Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned
• Provide coverage (backup) to support other accounting and finance duties when necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of finance and/or accounting experience
• Knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures (including Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP) required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe
• ERP systems and electronic documentation experience desired
• Ability to accurately process high volumes of work, prioritize duties, meet deadlines, and work independently while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Validated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge and positive professional relationships with all levels of the organization, including upper management
• Ability to be flexible in work schedule as business requirements dictate (month-end close)
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement
• Ability to work in a complex, multi-level environment and have the ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams