Supervisor, Accounts Payable at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field, or equivalent experience of at least 6 years in accounting/finance
  • Experience in Shared Service Centers
  • B2+ English level (fluent in written and spoken English)
  • MS Office proficiency: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook - Excel intermediate
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
  • Extensive knowledge of accounts payable processes, systems, and standard methodologies
  • Proficiency in accounting software and at least one ERP system (SAP, Oracle, JDEdwards and/or Mainframe)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards
  • Ability to get results with urgency and accountability
  • Embraces and champions new ideas and solutions

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead the Accounts Payable Team, providing guidance, training, and support for high performance and professional development
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and payments
  • Oversee reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies or issues
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving payment-related issues
  • Maintain engagement and communication via phone, email, chat or other means with internal and external customers
  • Implement and maintain internal controls for compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor and analyze accounts payable metrics and reports to identify improvements and implement standard methodologies
  • Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
  • Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
  • Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and support
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function
  • Uphold Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values and Leadership Competencies in all interactions and activities

Skills

Accounts Payable
Invoice Processing
Purchase Orders
Expense Reports
Payments
Account Reconciliation
Vendor Management
Team Leadership
Procure to Pay
Training

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

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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