Senior Accountant

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Carlsbad, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting role at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a significant opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new accounting organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Filtration and Separation (FSD) division within the BioProduction Group (BPG), a newly developed division with $1B in revenues, formed after a recent acquisition. The position focuses on monthly and quarterly financial close procedures and supports internal and external reporting. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with global finance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and Thermo Fisher’s internal accounting policies. This role also involves driving continuous process improvements within a complex international environment and offers exposure to various organizational levels, providing opportunities for career growth and business influence.

Requirements

4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong expertise in General Ledger (GL) accounting and month-end close processes, preferably within a large, complex organizational environment
Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
Demonstrated analytical skills to solve complex problems and address a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
Ability to read, interpret, and apply written guidelines, directions, and correspondence accurately
Strong organizational skills to effectively balance priorities, handle workload, and complete projects on time
Highly organized and diligent, with refined time management abilities
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Responsibilities

Support the corporate close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, rollforwards, account reconciliations, and variance analyses across more than 10 entities
Collaborate with regional finance teams to guarantee adherence to group reporting schedules and accounting policies
Establish new Intercompany relationships and set up accurate eliminations as sites move into Thermo Fisher systems
Work with E&Y to supervise the settlement process that will last through the 24-month TSA (Transition Services Agreement) period across 25 entities
Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
Participate in ERP integrations as the business exits the TSA, including onboarding new entities and transitioning accounting tasks to the shared service center
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

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans
A national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
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
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results