Accountant (Fixed-term, 16 months)

Posted:
1/8/2026, 3:12:01 PM

Location(s):
Seoul, South Korea

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities and ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition
  • Issue tax invoices, reconcile VAT balances, and ensure compliance with local tax requirements
  • Supervise and handle tax risks related to AR and revenue
  • Collaborate with the Senior Accountant and local tax advisers to complete Corporate Income Tax (CIT), VAT returns, and overall tax reporting
  • Prepare, enter, and post journal entries while ensuring completeness and accuracy in compliance with K-IFRS and US GAAP
  • Review general ledger transactions, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
  • Perform month-end closing activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and timely resolution of outstanding items
  • Generate and review general ledger and financial reports from the accounting system for accuracy
  • Assist in maintaining documentation for policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Support and implement special projects as assigned
  • Provide support during National Tax Service (NTS) tax audits and other regulatory inquiries
  • Leverage experience in internal and external audits to ensure compliance and improve processes
  • Deliver ad-hoc finance reporting as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (required)
  • 3+ years of corporate accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Ability to work optimally under time constraints
  • Fast learner with strong problem-solving skills to succeed in a sophisticated, fast-paced environment
  • Teamwork and partnership skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional peers and colleagues across the business

Preferred Qualifications

  • Highly motivated and diligent professional
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and digital literacy
  • General knowledge of K-IFRS and US GAAP
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through to completion
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
  • Receptive to feedback and able to effectively apply mentorship
  • Skilled in developing and implementing solutions to sophisticated accounting issues
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Strong digital literacy with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle E1) and reporting tools (HFM, CMR, etc.)
  • Familiarity with automation tools and technologies like RPA solutions and process automation
  • Coordinate closely with the Sales and Customer Excellence teams to validate billing holds, delivery status, revenue triggers, and credit note requests.

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