**Key Responsibilities**:- Support the Manager of General Accounting to ensure all deliverables are successfully achieved including operational performance, people management, and adherence to compliance requirements- Serve as an independent contributor for a component of the General Accounting function inclusive of General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Reconciliations, Month End and Quarter End Close, Statutory & Financial Reporting, and US GAAP General Ledger reporting- Assist the Manager of General Accounting as needed; participate in or lead special projects that require creative and analytical skills- Provide guidance to the GA accountants as needed- Understand the functionality, interfaces, and interdependencies of Thermo Fisher's financial processes and systems; ensure the existence of adequate internal controls where necessary- Help drive the US GAAP reporting process through to timely & accurate submission- Provide insight to management on business performance through metrics within GL processes- Monitor and control activities related to GA processing system(s) to assure correct accounting reporting and system controls- Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to NA SSC leadership- Monitor the execution of period end financial close activities and meet all related deadlines- Prepare monthly journal entries as needed and serve as a SME to other GA colleagues- Facilitate quarterly Balance Sheet review meetings with sites- Handle accounting policy and procedure inquiries and ad hoc reporting and analysis requests; provide periodic customer / center training- Ensure customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interaction- Develop and assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions- Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements (SOX) where required- Experience with SAP, JDE, Oracle preferred- Fluency in English Required- ** Minimum Requirements/Qualifications**:- Bachelors' Degree in Accounting or Finance, and CPA preferred- Minimum of 6 years of technical accounting required with practical experience of US GAAP and Statutory Accounting. Public accounting experience strongly preferred.- Management and supervisory experience required- Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects- Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with management- Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty, and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously- Ability to analytically review and challenge statutory financial statements to ensure completeness, accuracy, adherence to accounting standards etc.- Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development- Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required- Experience with JDE, SAP, Oracle preferred- Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
