Business Professional - Accountant III

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. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than XX40 billion you ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.


LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This position will serve with the Single Use Division within the Bioproduction Group. This is an onsite position seated in the Miami OK facility.


DISCOVER IMPACTFUL WORK:
We have a temporary opportunity for someone with accounting experience to assist with EOM book closing balance sheet reconciliations fixed asset accounting and other projects. The Accountant III will support the Finance Manager with transactional analysis and other adhoc assignments.


A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries accruals reporting and analysis.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and recommend necessary adjustments

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP SarbanesOxley requirements company policy approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure

Support internal and external audit requirements

Exercise sound data stewardship following data policies (retention privacy security) and detailing procedures

Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficiencies

Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP financial systems and data flows

Other ad hoc requests as necessary


KEYS TO SUCCESS:

EDUCATION
An undergraduate degree in Business Finance or Accounting (required)


EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in a highvolume accounting environment (AR & AP emphasis a plus) within a matrixed organization.

Working knowledge of ERPs required specific experience with Oracle R12 preferred


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (required)

Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls

Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role

Highly motivated individual with excellent communication computer and organization skills

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (). As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.


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