Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
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.As a Senior Accountant within the Group Accounting team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for a global leader in serving science. Working closely with finance teams and business partners across the organization, you will support the monthly close process, maintain strong internal controls, and contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate financial information.In this role, you will prepare and review journal entries, perform account reconciliations and fluctuation analyses, and support financial reporting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. You will serve as a subject matter expert for capital expenditure (CAPEX) and fixed asset accounting, partnering with stakeholders to review investments and ensure proper accounting treatment. Additionally, you will support audit activities, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and assist with accounting integration activities related to acquisitions and organizational changes. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a Fortune 500 company committed to making a positive impact on the world.Primary Responsibilities- Review and process capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including timely completion of assigned deliverables.
- Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and SOX control requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to other accounting teams and financial partners
- Partner with Finance, Sales Operations, and other business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support business objectives.
- Support accounting integration activities related to acquisitions and business changes, as assigned.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of accounting procedures, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and control effectiveness.
- Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting.
- Working knowledge of SOX compliance; knowledge of ASC 606 is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1), or Oracle.
- Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools such as Hyperion, HFM, and BlackLine is preferred.
- Familiarity with CAPEX reviews, fixed asset accounting, and general accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience in a multi-entity or large corporate environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA certification
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1), or Oracle
- Working knowledge of SOX compliance
- Knowledge of ASC 606
- Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools such as Hyperion, HFM, and BlackLine
- Familiarity with CAPEX reviews and fixed asset accounting
- Experience in a multi-entity or large corporate environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
- Effective 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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