Accountant III

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Deliver financial transaction, reporting, and analysis support to the US Biologics business, particularly focusing on St.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial transaction support, accounts receivable management, and revenue recognition accounting, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement initiatives. Proficient in applying ASC 606 principles and managing month-end close activities.

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Accounts Receivable ManagementRevenue Recognition AccountingASC 606 ApplicationFinancial Reporting and AnalysisProcess Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisMonth-End CloseJournal EntriesBalance Sheet ReconciliationContract Assets and LiabilitiesAccrued and Deferred Revenue CalculationsInternal Controls ComplianceSOX RequirementsPPI Methodologies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCoordination and PrioritizationProfessional Discretion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAPHyperion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMBACPA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentContract Services EnvironmentFinancial ReportingAudit ActivitiesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver financial transaction, reporting, and analysis support to the US Biologics business, particularly focusing on St. Louis site operations
Manage month-end close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Review monthly results for reasonableness
Oversee accounts receivable activities, including aging, collections, and cash application
Act as the St. Louis Operations subject matter expert for accounts receivable processes
Prepare and analyze contract assets and liabilities accounting driven by revenue recognition timing
Prepare accrued and deferred revenue calculations and journal entries
Prepare monthly balance sheet roll-forward analysis for accounts receivable, contract assets, contract liabilities, and other corporate financial reporting
Partner with business management on reporting and analysis of contract balances and revenue-related impacts on financial position
Apply ASC 606 principles to customer contract terms and their impact on contract assets and liabilities
Drive Practical Process Improvement initiatives for accounts receivable and contract accounting processes
Identify and implement process improvements and control enhancements
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and accounting policies
Assist with management-level reporting related to accounts receivable and contract balances
Support internal and external audit activities related to revenue recognition and accounts receivable cycles
Assist with the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts for accounts receivable and revenue-related accounts
Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in accounting and/or finance
Strong track record in accounting, reporting, and/or financial analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with accounts receivable and revenue recognition accounting is helpful
Understanding of contract assets and liabilities and the application of ASC 606 principles is helpful
Strong desktop application experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong attention to detail
Ability to coordinate and prioritize results
Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with PPI methodologies and control framework enhancements
Established reputation for engaging with professional discretion and safeguarding confidential information
MBA and/or CPA a plus
Experience in a manufacturing or contract services environment is a plus
SAP and Hyperion experience is a plus