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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accountant II

Budapest, Hungary

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with more than $20 billion of revenue. Each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and chip in to our unusual mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports to: Finance Manager

Position Location: Budapest

Position Summary:

The R2R team for the EMEA Region is a successful team responsible for the timely delivery of standardized financial processes on behalf of Thermo Fisher Finance and their business partners within the Commercial and Manufacturing operations. The group performs general accounting and reporting activities from the regionally centralized location.

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The colleagues in the team are being accountable for conducting key general accounting activities such as Month End and Quarter End close, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliations and General Ledger for the Europe region. The objective of this position is to enable GBS to meet their business expectations by providing quality accounting and financial analysis and overall business support for the Center Leadership and local division/country colleagues, as well as working closely with the R2R teams at other GBS sites (Paisley and Costa Rica).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports components or portions of the GA responsibilities inclusive of General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Month End Close.
  • Timely performance of period-end financial close activities and meet all related customer and accounting guide expectations.
  • Prepares monthly journal entries as needed.
  • Performs balance sheet account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts and sub-ledger accounts.
  • Management of the reporting to Corporate through Hyperion.
  • Ensures customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and improved through proactive involvement and interaction.
  • Serves in a liaison role with the EMEA Finance departments.
  • Supports vital financial applications.
  • Maintains complete and accurate standard operating procedures and supports control documentation requirements (SOX) where required.
  • Supports requests from external and internal auditors as well as various group's companywide.

Skills Required:

  • Accuracy is required in covering all aspects of the role.
  • Proactivity to drive continuous improvement.
  • Excellent social skills to interact at various levels inside and outside the organization.
  • Proficient in MS Excel.
  • Solid understanding of ERP (SAP) and Hyperion - desired but not crucial.
  • Proficiency in English.

Education and Experience:

  • University or College Degree in Finance field.
  • Qualified Accountant (CA, CIMA or ACCA) is a plus/experience with Financial Statement.
  • Couple of years of experience in accounting job roles.
  • 3-5 years previous experience in Shared Service Centre or Global Business Services.

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01294831
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