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Senior Accountant

Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions Office

Oversee inventory-related GL accounts, month-end close, and reconciliations.

Ensure accurate gross margin reporting through cost adjustments and compliance.

Lead annual physical inventory counts, variance analysis, and corrective actions.

Manage inventory valuation, revaluation, and cost of sales accuracy.

Support budgeting with inventory reserve and accrual planning.

Collaborate with AP, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

Maintain accuracy and controls through journal entries and reconciliations.

Provide guidance to junior staff and foster cross-team collaboration.

Drive process improvements and leverage analytics for efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA designation in progress preferred.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to inventory or cost accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; SOX compliance experience an asset.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Biotechnology Research
10,000+

About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.