Posted 4402 days ago
Thermo Fisher Scientific of Portage, Mich., is seeking an Associate Manager of Accounting. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in accounting, auditing and finance in the biotechnolgy and pharmaceutical industries.
Job Description
• Handles all general ledger accounts. Maintains and oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses and income. Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy.
• Works as part of a team in preparing balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules, budgets and reports used by senior management. Serves as primary liaison for accounting matters with Allergon division.
• Ensures the execution and continuous improvement of inventory processes, such as replenishment, data interchange, article management, demand management and related functions. Communicates regularly with customer services, customs brokers, the Sweden export group, and Sweden's production planning and inventory management teams.
• The responsibilities of this position must comply with our business needs and directives. Financial reporting must be timely and accurate. Fixed asset management to comply with company policies. Accounts receivable must show continual reduction in DSO and past due balances. Accounts payable principles must be in line with cash flow objectives.
• As a member of management, coaches and supervises staff in accounts payable and accounts receivable, to include performance appraisals.
• Accurate and timely mapping of funds between appropriate accounts, timely payment of all bills and collection of receivables within company guidelines; inventories at target levels, fixed asset ledger management, and prompt resolution of product issues.
• This position must be an effective part of the finance team in Portage, displaying initiative and cooperation as priorities shift.
Desired Skills and Experience
BBA in Accounting or Finance, plus 3-5 years experience in roles involving financial reporting and management.
MBA/CPA plus knowledge of deferred tax accounting and tax provision is preferable.
Company Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $12 billion, it has approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries.