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Accounting Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accounting Specialist

San Diego, CA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a world-class company dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With a team of over 100,000 colleagues who exhibit strong work behaviors, we are driven by our shared values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Our collective ambition is to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value a variety of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, making it an exceptional place to start or advance your career. Join us and be part of our exciting journey!

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Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for sales tax compliance. Generates and reconciles monthly and quarterly sales tax reports to the General Ledger. Works with Vertex to review and approve sales tax returns. Handles any government notices.
  • Perform the daily bank reconciliation for the US-Deposit account.
  • Process FedEx invoices and manage timely on-line payments.
  • Handles cash management of excess funds for the Canada bank account.
  • Prepares invoice payment selection and initiates wire payment to pay Home Office invoices.
  • Handles cash receipts for Lockbox account.
  • Prepare month end chargebacks to Home Office.
  • Responsible for annual Sunshine Act template completion.
  • Perform monthly Fixed Asset cycle count.
  • In charge of managing weekly warehouse cycle counts.
  • Process cash receipts for all bank accounts on certain days of the week.
  • Works collaboratively with various departments as needed.
  • Performs other miscellaneous month end close responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Business or Accounting/Finance required or equivalent education, training, and work experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years' experience in accounting.
  • Thorough understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook with intermediate knowledge of Excel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.60-$38.39.

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

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01267936-1
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