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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accountant I

Singapore

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the AR Supervisor, the Associate Accountant is responsible in supporting strategic credit control and collection framework, providing effective credit risk management and driving collections performance. Account Receivable includes Credit & Collections, Billing and Cash Applications. The position is responsible to achieve AR key metrics and deliverables to support our business objectives and includes, but not limited to, supporting project implementations and business partnering.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

o Perform Accounts Receivables duties in line with the company's credit policies and procedures.

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o Perform periodic review of credit limits on customer accounts

o Ensures orders are managed and released timely in accordance to guidelines

o Compile and maintain accurate and complete accounts receivable records in Cforia system to include contacts, status of past due, and any disputes identified

o Work cross-functionally with FP&A, Commercial and Customer Services teams to resolve any outstanding discrepancies on AR

o Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate internal controls to ensure 100% SOX compliance

o Participate in various finance SOP projects and initiatives to drive process improvements and automation

o Participate and support on revenue recognition accounting

Other AR accounting tasks include but are not limited to:

o reviewing monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting packages

o reviewing SAB104 for revenue recognition, and ensuring that transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with policies in the accurate accounting periods

o reviewing monthly ageing reports ad analysis

o monitoring credit reviews using financial and/or relevant reports

o handling various audits

o other ad-hoc duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

o Accounting qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accountancy)

o 4 years B2B Accounts Receivable experience, preferably from multinational companies

o An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills in English. Comfortable and adept at presenting to various people including stakeholders, senior management and external customers

o Possess effective problem solving skills and able to multitask efficiently

o Highly organized and independent with proven track record to deliver results

o Has high level of integrity. Able to set goals and deliver under tight timelines

o Strong proficiency in programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Skills and Attributes

Own the Customer

Is internal customer-centric

Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a "can do" attitude

Find a Better Way

Greets challenge and change as opportunity

Win Together

Encourage, motivates and collaborates with others

Stretches across borders, breaks silos and builds effective partnerships with customers and colleagues

Working Conditions

We are in a dynamic working environment and are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01269275-3
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program