Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations
OppFiSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Fluent/Advanced English required
- Strong background in cost estimation, pricing analysis, inventory costing, and variance analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
- Experience in pricing models for high-mix, low-volume production (desirable)
- Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Spreadsheet Server or Hyperion is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance
- Personality that demonstrates accuracy, transparency, discipline, and leadership
- Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate effectively
Responsibilities
- Calculate and provide accurate costing and pricing on all special and standard products
- Support price list development and pricing strategies to ensure desired profitability and markup
- Establish and maintain standard costs for raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods
- Perform annual cost roll-ups and analysis of BOMs (Bills of Materials)
- Analyze and compare standard vs. actual costs; provide cost estimates for new models or product launches
- Conduct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) mix analysis and cost simulations
- Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates
- Perform monthly balance account reconciliations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost of Sales)
- Analyze balance account variations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accumulated Depreciation)
- Conduct monthly analysis of excess, obsolete inventory, raw material consumption, and production variances
- Review, audit, and ensure data accuracy for standard costs and pricing
- Support financial close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Provide financial support during physical inventories and cycle counts; analyze and reconcile results
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Document and continuously improve cost accounting processes
- Lead or support special projects as required
Skills
Cost Accounting
Standard Costing
Variance Analysis
BOM Analysis
COGS Analysis
Inventory Reconciliation
Journal Entries
Physical Inventory
Cycle Counts
Pricing Strategy
Labor Rates
Overhead Rates
Financial Close
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Provides life sciences products and services
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees