Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific our Finance teams are important 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 outstanding career experiences and perspectives.

This role is fully ONSITE

Standard business Hours: Mon-Fri

Salary range: $60000-$80000/year

Location: Ottawa Canada

How you will make an impact:

Seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst who will provide analytic support to the Accounts Receivable team. The successful candidate will implement accounting controls and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial addition the position holder will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities and support leadership in achieving of business objectives.

They will be responsible for accurate Accounts Receivable reporting including all journal entries as well as the preparation of all monthly and quarterly reconciliations. They will be a member of a large team and provide support in review and maintenance of AR processes metrics and improvements.

What you will do:

Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries accruals reporting and analysis

Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and various accounts receivable performance metrics

Prepare and ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting packages

Support internal and external audit requirements

Ensure compliance with company policy approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommend changes to strengthen control environment

Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounts receivable processes including updating and review of accounts receivable SOPs

Review and support requests for down payments credit limit reviews credit risk control and account monitoring

How you will get here:

Requirements

5 or more years of progressive accounts receivable or accounting experience or Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of accounting experience

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls

Strong understanding of the full accounts receivable cycle

Intermediate proficiency in Excel including use of v and x lookups and pivot tables

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a dynamic complex fast-paced environment and to be flexible in adapting to shifting priorities

Ability to work independently and also with a team-focused environment

Travel requirements

Less than 25% domestic/international travel required

Compensation