Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the global leader in science services, with $40 billion in yearly revenue. Our goal is to help customers improve global health, cleanliness, and safety. We assist customers in various areas, including life sciences research, analytical problem-solving, laboratory efficiency, diagnostics, and life-changing therapies.
Our company is looking for a AP Accountant (based in Basel Allschwil) who will be responsible for accurate & timely accounting of supplier invoices with regards to accounts payable of the CTD EMEA entities in Horsham (UK), Basel (Switzerland), Rheinfelden and Weil am Rhein (Germany).
Success in this role will be proven through improved finance and accounting processes Hands-on, improved on time and in full month-end processes and financial delivery to hit our growth & profitability targets and enhance our services for our customers, our company and ultimately the patients we serve.
Your Responsibilities:
- Day to day processing of all supplier invoices
- Processing of invoices and manual inputting of freight billing
- Creation of pay runs on a weekly basis
- Calculating different accruals for month end processes
- Collaborating closely with suppliers, interaction and assistance with other members of the finance team
- Review and improve accounts payable activities to ensure all accounting activities are well supported, detailed and audit ready at all time
- Under mentorship from the AP Manager CTD EMEA review and improve accounting activities & controls that are in adherence with SOX, US GAAP and statutory laws
- Completes and handles other projects and ad hoc requests as per business need
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision, values and competencies
Your Qualifications:
- Apprenticeship in Finance or Accounting
- 3 years confirmed experience in Accounts Payable and other Operational Finance roles
- Show strength in the following areas: accounts payable knowledge, monthly, quarterly and annual closing and financial reporting, passion for finance & accounting activities
- Ability to identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement.
- Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.
- Confirmed history of building interpersonal relationships with peers and operating partners to implement compliance of finance and accounting processes.
- Commitment to continuous learning, show career progression and development, and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities.
- Good skills with MS Excel are required; Further IT skills such as CODA, Job Router are useful.
What we offer
You can expect a multifaceted job in a dynamic and international environment. A workplace culture in which you live integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. A well-founded induction and task-specific training are a matter of course for us. You yourself resolve your future in our company – make your contribution to joint success!
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and play a crucial role in meaningful initiatives such as cancer treatment, environmental preservation, and food safety, allowing you to have a tangible impact and pursue your professional aspirations.
If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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