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Accounts Payable Senior Invoice Processing Representative with French
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $20 billion. Each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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 a real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Job Title: Accounts Payable Senior Invoice Processing Representative
Reports to: Accounts Payable Team Lead Query/Vendor Mgmt./Disbursements/T&E (P2P)
Position Summary:
Performs basic to moderately complex accounting tasks associated with the preparation and maintenance of Accounts Payable and other financial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processes invoices accurately and efficiently throughout the month utilizing SAP & other systems.
- Verifies all invoices for proper approval and valid GL numbers & cost centers.
- Pro-actively chases outstanding actions to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
- Researches and resolves supplier disputes and issues; resolution to include root cause analysis and proactive steps to mitigate future issues.
- Complies with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Approved Authority Matrix.
- Adheres to contractual payment terms to ensure smooth operation of the business while maximizing cash flow.
- Mentors and trains new member of the team.
- Does other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented as well as exhibit strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional and customer focused.
- Experience in high volume, multi-entity, and a multi-currency processing function.
- Understanding and appreciation of audit, SOX requirements & VAT rules.
- Good understanding of EMEA VAT requirements.
- Some experience supporting & guiding teams.
Education & Experience:
- Strong prior experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services preferred in an Accounts Payable function.
- Need to be able to process large volumes of information efficiently.
- Experienced with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards Financial Software a plus.
- Speaks fluent English and intermediate French.
- Demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.