When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Fisher Clinical Services GmbH is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation, a world-class company serving the scientific community and healthcare industry. We are leaders in providing clinical supply chain management services and clinical supplies distributed to patients worldwide. For more information about our site in Allschwil please visit: www.fisherclinicalservices.com
For our Finance team in Allschwil/Basel we are looking for a
Junior Accountant Distribution Finance
This role of a Junior Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of internal documentation to enable our accounts receivable clerks to raise invoices towards our clients. In addition the candidate supports the accounts receivable department in preparing invoices as well.
The skill set of an ideal candidate encompasses excellent self-organisation regarding timelines and work load, the ability to understand complex processes and to familiarize himself / herself with various applications in a fast paced environment completed by a high level of attention to detail.
Your tasks:
Consolidate data and generate invoicing documentation
Prepare monthly KPIs and generate reports explaining business activity
Process adhoc requests
Cooperate with project managers to process customer requests.
Full cycle invoicing – generating, booking, sending and reconciling
Manage the timely, accurate monthly closing for accounts receivable tasks and records
Assemble financial information for auditing
Assist in reconciling ledgers, reports and accounting records
Analyze, post activity and assist in reconciliation for intercompany accounts through active coordination with the sister sites
Investigate and resolve customer queries
Perform ad hoc analysis as necessary as well monitor AR-related KPIs
Participate in projects and develop process/system improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness
Your profile:
Commercial Education Background (KV) with 1-3 years accounts receivable/general accounting experience in an international environment
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office especially MS Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse groups of people
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written
Willingness to work extended hours during month end closes
Proven team working ability
We offer:
Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organization
Outstanding career and development prospects
Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation
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