Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will support the Global revenue accounting function within the Life Sciences Solutions Group (LSG) and BioProduction Group (BPG) of Thermo Fisher Scientific. As a member of the Revenue team, key responsibilities include:

Partners with and supports the business and Finance partners by providing technical revenue accounting guidanceSupports, trains, and liaises with GBS revenue accounting team to provide technical accounting guidance and ensures adherence to revenue accounting policiesReviews and analyzes complex sales orders and service agreements to evaluate and identify potential revenue recognition issues (i.e. complex language, omissions of data, vital additions, language changesReviews licensing and achievement contracts for accurate accounting treatmentSupports AR and bad debt divisionalization reporting requirementsEnsures compliance with US GAAP, the company’s revenue recognition policies and SOX controls (reconciliations, roll-forwards and other reports)Leads and coordinates revenue internal and external auditsPerforms month-end close activities, including journal entry and account reconciliations

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; Advanced Qualification Preferred (CPA)5+ years of dynamic accounting experience; prior experience with revenue accounting is highly desiredERP system experience (HFM, SAP, JD Edwards/E1, Oracle R12 a plus)Analytical skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization existsRead and interpret terms and conditions, written guidelines, directions, and correspondenceStrong communication skills to prepare and deliver informative, analytical, and/or persuasive presentationsStrong organizational skills to balance priorities, complete projects in a timely manner, and consistently manage own workloadSubtlety, flexibility and tact (professional demeanor)Organized, meticulous and refined time management skillsAbility to work independently with general direction and effective under high stress environmentDedication to continuous improvementKnowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles (GAAP)Flexibility in scheduling due to business requirements (i.e., month-end close)

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