Jr. Accountant

**Junior Accountant (M/F/d) fixed term**

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential to our business in order to make educated, sound decisions which help drive our mission for a healthier, cleaner and safer world.

From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence providing opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. You will discover opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader in serving science.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Full cycle invoicing - generating, booking, sending and reconciling
- Assist with timely and accurate monthly closing
- Assemble financial information for internal and external audits
- Assist in reconciling ledgers, reports and accounting records
- Assist in reconciliations for intercompany accounts through active coordination with our sister sites
- Investigate and resolve customer queries
- Perform ad hoc analysis as well as monitor AR-related metrics
- Participate in projects and develop process/system improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

**Who you are**:

- Commercial Education Background (KV) with 1-3 years accounts receivable/general accounting experience in an international environment or University Graduate with Finance/Accounting Degree
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel
- Quick learner with a sound understanding for processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent social skills and an ability to work with diverse organizations
- Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English, German is a plus
- Willingness to work extended hours during lively times
- Shown team working ability
- Flexible personality with can-do mindset

**About Thermo Fisher Scientific