Senior Accounting Assistant

Thermo Fisher Scientific

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Finance team, the Senior Accounting Assistant performs essential accounting functions that support customers in healthcare and scientific advancement. The role prepares and processes financial transactions, handles billing operations, and supports month-end activities with precision and accuracy. It involves collaborating across departments, managing invoice processing, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Using the ERP Protheus system and financial management tools, the role processes accounting transactions, reconciles accounts, ensures data accuracy, and maintains strong internal controls. The position requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a professional environment, while offering opportunities for professional growth and contributing to financial operations that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong proficiency in the Protheus ERP system.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Detail-oriented, with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality in all work products.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high performance standards.
• Intermediate-to-advanced written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred field of study: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process financial transactions.
• Handle billing operations.
• Support month-end activities.
• Manage invoice processing.
• Analyze financial data.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Use the ERP Protheus system and financial management tools to process accounting transactions.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain strong internal controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed