Senior Accounting Assistant

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our Finance team where you'll perform essential accounting functions that help enable our customers to make positive impacts in healthcare and scientific advancement. As a Senior Accounting Assistant, you'll prepare and process financial transactions, handle billing operations, and support month-end activities with precision and accuracy. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll manage invoice processing, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance with established procedures. Working with ERP Protheus system and financial management tools, you'll process accounting transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure data accuracy while maintaining strong internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to succeed in a professional environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to critical financial operations that support our mission of advancing science and improving healthcare outcomes.

Requirements

• 2 year of relevant accounting/finance experience
• Preferred Fields of Study: Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong proficiency in ERP system - Protheus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures
• Detail-oriented with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality in all work products
• Demonstrated 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
• English communication skills, both written and verbal (intermediate - advanced)