Spring 2027 Co-Op, Cost Accounting

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vertex Cost Accounting Co-Op is a six-month experiential training program for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. The co-op works in the BSMO Finance Cost Accounting group on process and reporting enhancements for existing and future products sold in the United States and internationally. Work focuses on cost accounting systems, reporting, and analysis for inventory standard costs, variances, reserves, and cost of goods. The co-op partners with the Biopharmaceutical Sciences Manufacturing Organization (BSMO), Finance, Data, Technology, & Engineering (DTE), and other stakeholders. The role offers exposure to accounting and financial reporting, data automation initiatives, project management, report development, and financial analytical models. Some assignments are completed independently; more complex cross-functional projects are performed under close supervision. The position is full-time, paid, and runs from January through June 2027. It is a temporary role offered through a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex.

Requirements

Working toward a bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
Strong or advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate and work in diverse teams.
Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Sound understanding of accounting principles.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Drive to learn and advance.
Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future; sponsorship is not provided for internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles in this part of the organization.
Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.
Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from January through June 2027.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an ERP system.
Experience with AI.
Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Contribute to process and reporting enhancements for existing and future products.
Support cost accounting systems, reporting, and analysis for inventory standard costs, variances, reserves, and cost of goods.
Partner with BSMO, Finance, DTE, and other company stakeholders on data automation initiatives.
Enhance inventory-related reports, including inventory balance sheet analysis, variance and reserve calculation analytics, supplier counts and reconciliations, and standard cost modeling.
Execute project management activities and tasks on the center of excellence team.
Design and implement proof-of-concept financial reports and analytical models.
Lead initiatives to implement report designs in OBIEE, ODBC, or Power BI reporting tools.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners on assigned projects and initiatives.
Represent or lead sub-teams and participate in developing project plans, timelines, resource plans, and testing.
Participate in or co-lead financial analytical model projects and enhancements.
Prepare testing documentation to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and other key testing events.
Develop automated reporting that supports operational insights into historical actuals and forecasts for business decisions.