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Accounting Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accounting Specialist

Allentown, PA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

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Allentown, Pennsylvania / Clinical Trials Division (CTD)

A day in the Life:

  • Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals account reconciliation and analysis
  • Ensure all journal entries and account reconciliations conform to our internal control procedures
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies regarding general accounting
  • Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations through the Black Line
  • Confirm monthly balances with intercompany partners. Perform monthly intercompany netting to ensure proper recording of transactions
  • Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned
  • Review weekly accounts payable check runs
  • Clear intercompany balances monthly
  • Responsbile for Sox key control operating effectiveness, company policy compliance and documenting policies and procedures

Education

College degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

Experience

  • 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Hyperion, SAP and Blackline Systems experience is a plus
  • Public accounting and experience in a large, global organization is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to accurately process high volumes of work
  • Prioritize duties, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers

Client-provided location(s): Allentown, PA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01295872
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