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Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Subject Matter Expert, Accounts Payable in Sofia!

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. From advancing life sciences research and solving complex analytical challenges to improving diagnostics and driving laboratory efficiency, we empower our customers with innovative technologies and services.

Within Thermo Fisher, our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Services team is transforming how we work, optimizing processes, and driving productivity. With over 2300+ colleagues across five global locations, including our Sofia site, we deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions. Since its establishment in 2013, the Sofia Finance Shared Services center has been operating for over 10 years with a proven track of record of success and growth and is designed to serve our global customers across various financial functions, including Procure to Pay, Record to Report and Order to Cash.

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

We are seeking a dedicated professional with a keen attention to detail and strong financial analysis skills. The ideal candidate will excel in vendor relationship management and place a high emphasis on continuous improvement. This role requires effective team leadership and collaboration, along with adaptability to changing environments. We value ethical conduct and are looking for someone who embodies these principles in their work.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative culture, where every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for fostering innovation and driving business success. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Apply today and be part of a company that is making a difference!

Join us in our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.