Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Overview
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.
Join our Finance team and support daily accounting operations in a global environment. This role is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial operations, including accounts payable processing, month-end closing activities, tax support, reconciliations, and financial documentation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a fast-paced organization.
Main Responsibilities
- Handle accounts payable activities, including vendor invoice review, accounting transaction processing
- Coordinate closely with the China T&E team to support smooth expense claim processing and ensure compliance with internal T&E policies
- Perform inventory closing and support physical inventory count activities
- Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger account reviews
- Support VAT and withholding tax filing preparation and related documentation
- Assist with financial analysis and reporting activities
- Support annual audit processes and tax-related requests
- Maintain accounting records and ensure proper documentation retention
- Respond to internal stakeholder and vendor inquiries in a timely manner
- Follow internal control policies and support compliance initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes
- Support ad-hoc finance and accounting projects
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Basic knowledge of VAT and withholding tax regulations
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Good command of English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English
- Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
- Good communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multinational or global business environments
- Familiarity with month-end closing and financial reporting processes
- Knowledge of internal controls and compliance practices
- Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Basic knowledge of VAT and withholding tax regulations
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Good command of English, with effective communication skills
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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