Cost Accountant III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential 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 unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #92 on the 2022 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. 
 
How you will make an impact: 
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Cost Accountant III in Costa Rica.  The Cost Accountant will be a key partner and support all businesses in setting accurate standard costs for new SKUs and ensuring that new inventory is valued correctly on the Balance Sheet. 

What you will do: 

• Lead and support inventory-related accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established policies

• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the monthly close, including account reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis

• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to provide insights and drive issue resolution

• Support and help drive key cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, excess and obsolete inventory, and annual cost updates

• Coordinate and manage data inputs and system updates across ERP platforms to support costing activities

• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and analyses to support business decision-making

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes, strengthen controls, and ensure alignment on cost-related activities

• Support internal and external audit activities by ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with requirements

• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed

How will you get here: 
 
Requirements: 

• Advanced College Bachelor student related with the position or 5 years of experience in similar positions

• B2+ English Level

• Experience in Cost Accounting and Manufacturing is preferred.

• Experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP and JD Edwards is required, preferably in Costing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency in Excel advanced formulas and PowerPoint 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Must be able to interface effectively at all levels and demonstrate good judgment, and tact and diplomacy with internal customers. Self-initiative, strong organization skills, and a positive attitude are helpful. 

• Experience working in a matrixed organization is preferred. 

• Minimal travel required. 

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. 
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. 
 
 
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.