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 improvement of month-end processes, and financial delivery to meet our growth & profitability targets and enhance our services for our customers 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 and assisting 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 times
* Under mentorship from the AP Manager CTD EMEA, review and improve accounting activities & controls that adhere to 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
* Strong knowledge in accounts payable, 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
* Confirmed history of building interpersonal relationships with peers and operating partners to implement compliance of finance and accounting processes
* Commitment to continuous learning, career progression, and seeking opportunities to stretch capabilities
* Good skills with MS Excel; further IT skills such as CODA and 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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