**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** The **Senior Accountant (Revenue)** will support the Group Controllership revenue accounting function within the Life Sciences Solutions Group (LSG) and Bioproduction Group (BPG) of Thermo Fisher Scientific. As a member of the Group Controllership team, key responsibilities include: + Review and analyze complex revenue agreements to evaluate and identify potential revenue recognition issues (i.e. complex language, omissions of data, necessary additions, language changes) + Review in-licensing and out-licensing milestone contracts for proper accounting treatment + Perform month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation + Prepare monthly roll-forwards and other financial reports + Perform account reconciliations for revenue-related accounts and any other assigned areas + Ensure compliance with US GAAP, the company’s revenue recognition policies and SOX controls + Support monthly AR and DSO process + Partner with and support the Finance teams by assisting with revenue recognition related questions and provide technical guidance to the team and financial partners + Support internal and external audits + Participate in projects related to process improvement + Support ad-hoc tasks and requests as needed **Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:** + Analytical skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists + Read and interpret terms and conditions, written guidelines, directions, and correspondence + Strong communication skills to prepare and deliver educational, analytical, and/or persuasive presentations + Strong organizational skills to balance priorities, complete projects in a timely manner, and consistently manage own workload + Diplomacy, flexibility and tact (professional demeanor) + Organized, detail-oriented and refined time management skills + Ability to work effectively under high stress, time critical deadlines + Ability to work independently with general direction + Commitment to continuous improvement + Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles (GAAP) + Experience with automated accounting systems (ERP) + Flexibility in scheduling due to business requirements (i.e., month-end close) **Key Differentiators:** + Strong accounting background (revenue recognition experience a plus) + ERP system experience (HFM, SAP, JD Edwards/E1, Oracle R12 a plus) + Life science industry experience a plus **Education and Work Experience:** + Bachelor's degree (Finance or Accounting) + 6+ years of accounting experience 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.