Work Schedule
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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:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Lead Accounting Assistant supporting our Record to Report (RtR) Operations. In this role, you'll handle complex financial operations while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You'll prepare and analyze financial data, manage account reconciliations, and develop process improvements. You'll collaborate with teams while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial activities. This position offers professional development opportunities to contribute in an organization known for innovation and excellence.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 4 years' experience in operational accounting or equivalent role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Knowledge of month-end close processes and financial controls
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with financial data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and audit requirements
Skills Required
- 4 years of experience in operational accounting or an equivalent role
- Degree or field of study in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
- Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Knowledge of month-end close processes and financial controls
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and audit requirements
- Experience with financial data analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- English written and verbal 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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