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Accounting Analyst II

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accounting Analyst II

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Standing for full shift

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Accounting Analyst II play an important role for the Record to Report department, since the main objective is to process general mid high complex accounting activities. This role requires high analytical skills, specialized training and decision making in situations with mid high complexity.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting activities such as general ledger, intercompany and fixed assets for the month end close process.
• Process intercompany invoices and manual journal entries.
• Perform mid complex balance sheet accounts monthly reconciliations.

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• Guarantee that all reconciliation information is entered into the system, with its proper support to give insight of the movements that were made during the month.
• Request the necessary approvals from supervisors to perform entries in the system to ensure accurate data entry.
• Analyze accounting information in order to resolve discrepancies that may arise and identify the root cause to avoid similar situations.
• Ensure that all accounting entries registered in the system are approved by the supervisor and have proper supporting documentation.
• Perform the correct accounting record, assigning the different expenses and charges item to the corresponding accounts and reconcile these movements with any necessary documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from internal or external clients related to accounting information.
• Ensure compliance with audit procedures (both internal and external) by maintaining all necessary controls for operational processes and providing the required information.
• Maintain involvement and communication by telephone, email, chat or any other means with internal and external clients involved in the processes.
• Find opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of processes related to the department, through communication with other departments to establish new strategies and apply best PPI practices.
• Support supervisors and management in the implementation of established strategies and guidelines.
• Provide support and any other request that is required by the company's needs.

Basic Requirements:

• Advanced College Bachelor student related with the position or 5 years of experience in similar positions.
• Shared Service Centers experience.
• B2+ English Level.
• MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook - Excel intermediate.
• ERPs experience (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, Mainframe).
• Experience in Backline or Hyperion (plus).
• Experience in bank platforms (plus).

Competencies:

• Put the customer first.
• Own your results.
• Find a better way every day.
• Attention to detail.
• Presentation skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Prioritization.
• Drives engagement.
• Communicates effectively.
• Apply critical thinking to problem solving.
• Put the customer first.
• Own your results.
• Find a better way every day.
• Attention to detail.
• Presentation skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Prioritization.
• Drives engagement.
• Communicates effectively.
• Apply critical thinking to problem solving.

Client-provided location(s): Lagunilla, Heredia, Costa Rica
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01285833
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