Accounts Payable Specialist

Posted:
2/26/2026, 1:36:43 AM

Location(s):
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Accounting

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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.

How you will make an impact:

Seeking an Accounts Payable II Representative who is a master of transactional excellence related to Accounts Payable. This role will require intermediate level knowledge and experience. They will partner with a broad number of external and internal business partners, such as Vendors, Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Product Management, Accounting, Rebate Teams, Compliance & Audit. The focus is on driving Days Payable for vendors in their portfolio, using Thermo Fisher’s Accounts Payables system.

What you will do:

• Process accounts payable invoice matching and verification with purchase orders, delivery order/goods receipts

• Ensure accounts payable invoice and expenses claims are accurate, properly coded and approved by relevant cost center Manager

• Generates electronics (online) payments to vendors, ensure cheques are authorized and in line with Corporate Policy and processes

• Manage incoming e-invoice, sort and distribute to relevant AP personnel in charge

• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, perform Supplier Statement reconciliation

• Clear and reconcile vendor's statements

• Ensure completeness of balance sheet schedule every month, include reconciliation of payments, prepare analysis of accounts, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

• Prepare journal voucher, ensure timely closing of AP module

• Collaborate closely with internal and external auditors, prepare audit schedules and ensure compliance to SOX and statutory requirements

• Other related duties as required and/or assigned

How you will get here:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of accounts payable or related finance experience in a shared services environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to quickly learn organization specific computer applications, ability to learn accounting principles

• Good spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners

• Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate requirement)

• High attention to detail and accuracy as data entry is a critical component of role

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%

Compensation

The salary range estimated for this position based in Canada is $36,400.00–$48,500.00.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine