Accounting Assistant II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the expanding Thermo Fisher Scientific Shared Services, in a company considered a global leader in its field. The successful candidate will join the Record to Report (RtR) Accounting Operations Team. They will be deadline driven, with an excellent ability to learn and grow. The candidate must be able to work at pace in a corporate, multi-task environment. Computer literacy and attention to detail are essential. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough approach to completing processes, with the ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in data. The successful candidate must have experience in RtR Accounting Operations Assistant roles and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Processing Intercompany Invoices in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues
• Review and clear aged intercompany AR items
• Agree intercompany AR balances with appropriate counterparty for month-end close
• Process intercompany netting payments and allocate any payments/receipts on a monthly basis
• Monthly analysis of goods received but not invoiced (GRNI)
• Participate in process improvement projects, initiatives, PPI events
• Support resolution of intercompany out of balances
• Support requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups company-wide
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Complete ad-hoc projects as requested

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in RtR Operational Accounting Assistant role, or equivalent
• Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• Previous experience in a large scale organisation would be beneficial
• Ability to work well under time constraints
• Computer literacy, incl. MS Excel
• Proficient in English