Sr Accountant, Group Accounting
Job Description
This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Sr. Accountant (Band 7)
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare and review timely journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis
Provide technical guidance to other accounting teams and financial partners
Review capital acquisition requests from business partners
Facilitate integration and accounting of newly acquired entities
Support ad-hoc internal, group, and corporate requests as needed
Challenge current processes to identify improvement opportunities
Work closely with key business partners to identify and mitigate issues impeding the achievement of business goals
Ensure business transactions continue to be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and SOX controls
Secondary Responsibilities
Document work product using available systems and tools
Provide oral and written communication to impacted departments
Provide technical guidance and supervising supports to the team
Provide ongoing accounting guidance and mentoring to Finance and Sales Operations teams
Act as liaison with internal and external auditors
Job Skills
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Analytical skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Read and interpret written guidelines, directions, and correspondence
Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver educational, analytical, and/or persuasive presentations
Strong organizational skills to balance priorities, complete projects in a timely manner, and consistently manage own workload
Diplomacy, flexibility and tack (professional demeanor)
Organized, meticulous, and refined time management skills
Ability to work effectively under high stress, time critical deadlines
Ability to work independently with general direction
Job Knowledge
General Ledger Accounting
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Proficient in SAP and JD Edwards/E1, Oracle R12 is a plus
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) with 4 to 6 years of previous accounting experience
Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience at a large public international corporation or at a public acExperience in the ERP systems and analytical tools such as: E1 (J.D. Edwards), SAP, SQL, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and PowerBI.counting firm.
Experience in GL accounting and month-end close. Experience in a large organization and experience with close cycles is a plus
Compensation And Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00$160,000.00.
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