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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Thermo FisherPortage, MI, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for process improvement. This role involves researching and applying accounting guidance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving efficiency in our accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Financial Reporting : Prepare and review financial statements and supplemental reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP. This includes loading and reconciliation to corporate systems.
  • Accounting Guidance : Research and apply accounting standards and guidance to complex transactions and new business initiatives.
  • Month-End Close : Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Process Improvement : Find opportunities for process improvements and implement standard procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
  • Compliance : Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, as well as external regulatory requirements.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting : Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making. This includes management of the marketing checkbook.
  • Expense Analysis : Conduct financial analysis on expenses to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
  • Fixed Assets : Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and periodic reconciliation. This includes evaluating and accounting for unique customer contracts which include instrumentation.
  • Inventory : Review and audit cycle counts and reconcile inventory records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
  • Intercompany Invoicing : Partner with intercompany distributor to reconcile invoices and ensure timely payment.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis : Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed to support management and business unit.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master's degree preferred. CPA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Experience : Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, 2+ years in senior role preferred
  • Technical Skills : Microsoft Office suite experience required with advanced Excel skills. Previous experience with HFM / CMR SAP system a plus.
  • Knowledge : Strong understanding of US GAAP and experience with researching and applying accounting guidance. Experience with ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and ASC 842 Leases a plus.
  • Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial team members.
  • Organizational Skills : Ability to proactively manage deadlines, prioritize, and balance priorities
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