Sr Accountant, Group Accounting

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Sr. Accountant (Band 7) Primary Responsibilities • Prepare and review timely journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis • Provide technical guidance to other accounting teams and financial partners • Review capital acquisition requests from business partners • Facilitate integration and accounting of newly acquired entities • Support ad-hoc internal, group, and corporate requests as needed • Challenge current processes to identify improvement opportunities • Work closely with key business partners to identify and mitigate issues impeding the achievement of business goals • Ensure business transactions continue to be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and SOX controls Secondary Responsibilities • Document work product using available systems and tools • Provide oral and written communication to impacted departments • Provide technical guidance and supervising supports to the team • Provide ongoing accounting guidance and mentoring to Finance and Sales Operations teams • Act as liaison with internal and external auditors Job Skills Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Analytical skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists • Read and interpret written guidelines, directions, and correspondence • Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver educational, analytical, and/or persuasive presentations • Strong organizational skills to balance priorities, complete projects in a timely manner, and consistently manage own workload • Diplomacy, flexibility and tack (professional demeanor) • Organized, meticulous, and refined time management skills • Ability to work effectively under high stress, time critical deadlines • Ability to work independently with general direction Job Knowledge • General Ledger Accounting • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Proficient in SAP and JD Edwards/E1, Oracle R12 is a plus Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree (Finance or Accounting preferred) with 4 to 6 years of previous accounting experience • Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience at a large public international corporation or at a public acExperience in the ERP systems and analytical tools such as: E1 (J.D. Edwards), SAP, SQL, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and PowerBI.counting firm. • Experience in GL accounting and month-end close. Experience in a large organization and experience with close cycles is a plus Compensation And Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$160,000.00. 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 Apply Job!