Lead Accounts Receivable Representative

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

Location/Division Specific Information

 Fisher Clinical Services is powered by people with an exceptional commitment to quality, deeply instilled ethics of personal responsibility and unrivaled expertise. Whether planning, packaging, labeling, storing, or distributing the important supplies needed to perform clinical research, for more than 27 years Fisher Clinical Services has been committed to delivering the highest possible value while ensuring adherence to the highest level of quality, performance, reliability, and sustainability standards. http://www.fisherclinicalservices.com/

Discover Impactful Work:

We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our Center of Excellence (CoE) team based in Allentown. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service in an organization considered a global leader in its field which offers great career development and opportunities! We will be working to harmonize processes across regions to increase efficiency in the invoicing processes. This role will prepare invoicing and billing packages for sites within our Division. Our team is looking for an impactful individual who excels in a fast-paced goal driven environment.

A day in the Life:

• Preparation of invoices across service lines. Ability to review work prior to submission to maintain right the first-time approach
• Reviews contract and configures invoicing according to agreed terms
• Tracking and handling not only revenue in Client specific revenue & deferred revenue trackers, but also Intercompany invoices to ensure correct treatment of monthly revenue.
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify maximum efficiency and effective resolution of issues, with a goal of continuously decreasing unbilled revenues.
• Ad Hoc accounting projects supporting finance and accounting functions

Keys to Success:

Education

High School diploma required. Associates or equivalent experience acceptable

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in revenue recognition, preferably in billing and invoicing
• Proficient in excel and other Microsoft applications
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• Highly organized, with analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to summarize and present information in a concise and effective manner

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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