Accountant II

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office 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. How you will make an impact: xx (site/bu) is a xx business within xx Group, which offers xx (main products) serving xx market. (High level description of business, growth, why it’s an attractive opportunity in this business) If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, multi-faceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you. With a keen understanding of laws, regulations and compliance as well as reporting requirements consistent with USGAAP, this team uses innovative financial systems and controls, data security and robust processes to protect the company’s assets and support its short- and long-term growth on a global scale. From technical accounting to budgeting and forecasting to planning and reporting, you will build relationships with internal and external audit teams as well as key business partners to drive sophisticated business decisions. You will have an opportunity to build strong organizational alliances to understand and mitigate risk, as well as capture opportunities and provide valuable support to all business partners. Seeking a proficient finance team member who will provide finance, accounting and compliance to the xx business. The successful candidate will implement accounting, controls and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities, and support leadership in achieving of business objectives. What you will do: • Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommend changes to strengthen control environment • Perform sophisticated accounting treatment and prepare financial documents and supplementary reporting • 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 • Listen proactively and collaborates across functional lines • Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flows How you will get here: Requirements • Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a large multinational organization or shared services environment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls • Proficient user of Excel; experience with XX ERP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desired • Proficient verbal and written communication skills • Takes personal accountability for decisions and actions • Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen our performance. Travel requirements Less than 25% domestic/international travel required