Accountant I - Cash & Bank

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions with expanding Global Business Services operations. The Accountant I – Cash & Bank position supports cash management, bank reconciliations, and transactional accuracy for multiple entities. The role involves managing bank accounts, clearing cash in transit, resolving variances, performing month-end close activities, and supporting audits. It requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, treasury, and shared services teams.

The Accountant I – Cash & Bank role supports Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Business Services operations by managing daily cash transactions, performing reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of bank-related financial activity. This position handles bank account monitoring, allocation of receipts and payments, and resolution of discrepancies. The accountant works closely with accounting teams, treasury, auditors, and other internal stakeholders to maintain compliance, support month-end close, and uphold internal control standards. Strong attention to detail, analytical capability, and organizational skills are essential for executing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Manage designated bank accounts and ensure timely posting of all entries.
- Work with accounting teams to clear cash-in-transit and resolve mapping issues.
- Review and clear aged items on bank clearing accounts.
- Reconcile cash pool statements and book month-end adjustments.
- Process daily bank transactions and allocate outgoing and non-customer receipts.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.

Requirements:
- University or college degree in finance or a related field.
- Experience in intercompany or accounts payable environments preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as E1 or SAP.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work under time constraints.
- Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits: (optional)
- Opportunity to grow within a global organization.
- Exposure to large-scale financial operations across multiple entities.
- Collaborative environment with a focus on integrity, innovation, and performance.
- Support for involvement in audits and internal control processes.

This role is ideal for early-career finance professionals looking to expand their expertise in cash management and shared services operations.