Sr Accounts Payable Representative

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Sr Accounts Payable Representative is responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial operations within assigned processes. It includes processing and controlling financial transactions, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The role also contributes to process optimization and adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

·         Process, review, and validate accounts payable transactions (invoices, expenses, payments) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

·         Manage end-to-end invoice lifecycle, including discrepancy resolution, vendor communication, and timely processing to meet payment deadlines and SLAs.

·         Maintain accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and supporting internal and external audit activities.

·         Monitor and resolve exceptions, discrepancies, and issues related to invoices, payments, vendor data, and expense reports.

·         Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Operations) and external partners (vendors, service providers) to ensure smooth and efficient AP operations.

·         Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and ledger accuracy.

·         Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and applicable financial regulations; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

·         Maintain and support vendor master data accuracy and integrity, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with data governance standards.

·         Provide subject matter expertise and support for AP-related queries, acting as a point of contact for complex issues and escalations.

·         Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization opportunities, supporting automation, and implementing best practices.

·         Support and guide junior team members and provide training where required.

·         Provides customer service, answering and resolving questions, as well as customer problems

·         Ensure high-quality service delivery by meeting agreed SLAs, maintaining effective communication, and supporting stakeholder satisfaction.

·         Demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

·         Additional responsibilities as per P2P Task Matrix per role, applicable policies and SOPs

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or related finance role.
• Experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with at least one ERPs systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Mainframe).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates great communication skills
• Ability to multitask and follow (frequently changing) priorities
• Positive approach and a "can-do" attitude
• Demonstrates attention to detail and quality, and sense of urgency for quick resolution
• Identifies gap, thinks out of the box to find solution, follows-up on implementation, embraces PPI mindset
• Can prioritize among urgent cases
• Ability to learn and apply new information
• Ability to work both independently and within a team & demonstrate resourcefulness
• Customer-focused mindset

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.