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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accounting Analyst II

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Accounting Analyst II play an important role for the Record to Report department, since the main objective is to process general mid high complex accounting activities. This role requires high analytical
skills, specialized training and decision making in situations with mid high complexity.
Main Responsibilities
• Perform accounting activities such as general ledger, intercompany and fixed assets for the month end close process.
• Process intercompany invoices and manual journal entries.
• Perform mid complex balance sheet accounts monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure that all reconciliation information is entered into the system, with its proper support to give visibility to the movements that were made during the month.

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• Request the necessary approvals from supervisors to make the correct entry of manual entries into the system.
• Analyze accounting information in order to resolve discrepancies that may arise and identify the root cause to avoid similar situations.
• Ensure that all accounting entries registered in the system are approved by the supervisor and have proper supporting documentation.
• Perform the correct accounting record, assigning the different expenses and charges item to the corresponding accounts and reconcile these movements with any necessary documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from internal or external clients related to accounting information.
• Support audit process (Internal and External), keep all the necessary controls for the operative procedures and comply with the necessary information.
• Maintain involvement and communication by telephone, email, chat or any other means with internal and external clients involved in the processes.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of processes related to the department, through communication with other departments to establish new strategies and apply best PPI practices.
• Support supervisors and management in the implementation of established strategies and guidelines.
• Provide support and any other request that is required by the company's needs.

Basic Requirements
• Advanced College Bachelor student related with the position or 5 years of experience in similar
positions.
• Shared Service Centers experience.
• B2+ English Level.
• MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook - Excel intermediate.
• ERPs experience (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, Mainframe).
• Experience in Backline or Hyperion (plus).
• Experience in bank platforms (plus).
Competencies
• Put the customer first.
• Own your results.
• Find a better way every day.
• Attention to detail.
• Presentation skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Prioritization.
• Drives engagement.
• Communicates effectively.
• Apply critical thinking to problem solving.

Client-provided location(s): Lagunilla, Heredia, Costa Rica
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01239103-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program