Lead Accounting Assistant

Company Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 80,000 colleagues 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Group/Division Summary

The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

Position Summary

The Lead Accounting Assistant team member will support the Greenivlle,NC site by providing support for various monthly finance and close activities, as well as performing P&L analysis and financial systems support.

Key Responsibilities

Daily invoicing of service milestones and billbacks to customers.Collaborates with business management on forecasting, revenue recognition and other billing activities.Perform monthly tasks such as customer report running and invoice tracking.Perform revenue recognition procedures, invoicing and credit processing.Complete billing of contract milestones and sales shipments. Provide financial analysis to support reporting and future billing. Works with Finance, Accounts Receivable, and Cognizant to resolve customer invoice questions.Perform credits and/or rebills when needed and process misc shipment invoicesDevelop process enhancements, focusing on automation and standard work improvements.Support financial audits by providing information and explanations to auditors.Initiate communication and coordinate with other departments to improve the quality of financial information at Thermo Fisher Scientific.Weekly revenue calls with Project Managers to received billing milestones as they are completedMaintain written procedures relevant to major activities and cross train on other dept roles.Ability to work longer hours if needed to meet month end deliverables.It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree Business/Finance/Accounting preferred.1+ years related experience strongly preferred.Experience in Windows based software, especially spreadsheet or database programs.Experience with enterprise software systems (SAP R/3) preferred.Experience with project management highly preferred.Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

Physical Requirements

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds. Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, nitrile or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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