Sr. Accountant (Tax specialist)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lenexa, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Thermo Fisher Finance community offers growth opportunities across the world with a wide range of positions including Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, FP&A, Controllership, and Global Business Support, fostering a career development-focused culture. This role is within the Microbiology Division business, part of the Specialty Diagnostics Group, which provides rapid identification and targeted treatment for disease and food safety solutions globally. With 150 years' experience in microbiology, their products are known for high performance and quality. The Senior Accountant – Tax Specialist will operate within the controllership structure, supporting the MBD business and Specialty Diagnostics Group. The primary focus is on ensuring tax compliance, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements. This role requires expertise in Sales and Use Tax and Property tax to ensure compliance and accurate, timely filings of tax returns in alignment with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. The specialist will partner with finance and business teams to mitigate risk, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is preferred
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in tax or accounting, with exposure to Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax
Sales and Use tax filing experience (non-negotiable)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Taxware/Webtool Kit, Blackline)

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of Sales and Use, and Property Tax returns
Monitor and ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company policies
Partner with site teams across North America to meet local tax requirements and resolve tax-related issues
Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit responses
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax controls and operational efficiency
Utilize financial systems and tools to strengthen compliance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity
Collaborate cross-functionally to assess tax risks and support business initiatives
Provide tax-related analysis and decision support to finance and business stakeholders
Lead and support monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations
Integrate into the wider controllership structure supporting the wider team and businesses as required
Perform other ad-hoc duties as needed