AP Accounting SME

Work Schedule

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Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Job Title: AP Accounting SME

Reports to: Accounts Payable Accounting Management Team Lead

Group / Division: Global Business Services

Career Band: 4

Position Location: Budapest (Hybrid)

Number of Direct Reports: approx. none

Position Summary:

We are looking for an individual with outstanding work behaviours to join our team as a Lead Accounts Payable Representative at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your accounting skills and make valuable contributions to our world-class organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete and review month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure aged items on general/sub ledgers are cleared on time and overall balance meets accounting requirements
• Reduce GR/IR items on monthly basis
• Successfully implement and enforce accounting policies and procedures to maintain accurate financial records
• Provide mentorship and support to the accounts payable team, ensuring their professional development
• Participate in SOX audit internal and external requests

Skills Required:

• Experience with SAP is required; Navision, QAD, Oracle, JD Edwards Financial Software a plus
• Strong prior experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services preferred in an Accounts Payable function (min.  2 years)
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable principles, preferably end -to- end
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Analytical skills to be able to handle Excels, Pivots and other applications
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills
• Professional and customer focused with attention to detail
• Experience in high volume, multi entity, multi currency processing function
• Understanding and appreciation of audit, SOX requirements
• Experience in supporting & guiding teams is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Benefit from a competitive salary, Cafeteria benefits (SZÉP-card allowance), and an annual performance-based bonus. Flexible working arrangements and monthly pension fund contributions after six months of employment are also included. 
• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Support: Enjoy a Medicover health insurance package with health screenings, life, accident, and critical illness insurance, as well as access to discounted dental care services. Stay active with a discounted All You Can Move Sport Pass and relax in our dedicated office areas equipped with massage chairs. 
• Career Growth & Professional Development: Advance your skills through soft and hard skill training, continuous learning opportunities, and complimentary language courses available after three months of employment. 
• Modern & Convenient Work Environment: Work in a modern office featuring standing desks and ergonomic chairs, located approximately 10 minutes from the city center, with complimentary parking provided. 
• Inclusive, Multilingual Culture: Join our multilingual work environment with native colleagues, fostering a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere supported by innovative technology. 
• Engaging Community & Events: Participate in exciting team and company events, including social responsibility initiatives and after-hours activities, as we celebrate diversity and shared achievements. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.