(CW) Accounts Payable Analyst (CONTRACT)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • San Rafael, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Requirements

• 1-2 years Accounts Payable Experience
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts
• Knowledge of control concepts (segregation of duties, verification, security, etc.)
• Ability to exercise good judgement and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues, and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Oracle and/or SAP a plus
• Experience working in large well-established organizations that have large monthly invoicing volume (5,000+ invoices per month)
• 1 year of SAP Ariba experience

Responsibilities

• Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across AP and related accounts.
• Review and process complex AP transactions while ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Determine root cause for invoice/supplier issues. Submit and track IT tickets, initiate meetings and work with internal support staff to resolve invoicing/supplier issues.
• Backup to AP Mailbox Coordinator when they are out of the office.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including clearing account discrepancies and variance analysis
• Investigate AP exceptions, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the AP Manager in refining processes and improving accuracy in reporting.
• Develop and document best practices for reconciliation and AP workflows.
• Any special projects/tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

• Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree