General Ledger Senior Accountant I

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

11d • $84,000 - $126,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Senior Accountant I to join its team and support the accounting operations within its Global Accounting Function based in Boston, United States. As a key member of the end-to-end Record-To-Report (“RTR”) function for 20+ countries, the successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with the company’s accounting policies, and supporting Vertex’s financial objectives. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Vertex’s financial operations on a global scale. The position will partner with other members of the accounting team and provide exposure to teams across other departments, including Treasury, Accounts Payables, Revenue, Finance and offers development opportunities that can lead to advanced roles within Vertex. Leveraging analytical skills and accounting expertise the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make suggestions and implement improvements to ensure continuous enhancement of the international organisation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, U.S. GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the business.
• Proven communication, negotiation and influencing skills in working with multiple stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel expertise able of manipulating large data sets and modelling skills.
• Typically requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or related field
• Typically requires 3 years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a corporate accounting environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics and project management tools a plus.
• Oracle R12, OBIEE, HFM / SMART View (Essbase data sources) and / or Blackline experience is an advantage.
• Experience working in a Global Accounting Functions and within a SOX compliant environment would be an advantage.
• Knowledge / experience working in a corporate accounting environment, preferably at a Financial Shared Service Centre.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Independent preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly journal entries and account analyses and reconciliations for a number of general ledger accounts across Vertex’s various entities.
• Provide support to treasury accounting and accounts payable function by resolving discrepancies to provide a clear and accurate financial picture.
• Provide support to the general ledger function by business partnering with the Accounts Payable function to maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable Clearing and Concur Clearing accounts.
• Support with new and on-going accounting projects.
• Proactively provides observations/recommendations to all levels of management on gaining efficiencies in the monthly GL Close process.
• Coordinate SOX documentation and testing with the internal and external auditors and ensure internal policies and SOX procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the IFSSC.
• Assist the team handling of any non-routine reporting transactions and ad-hoc accounting projects as required.
• Build a partnership of trust and open communication with Vertex’s other accounting and finance functions and key stakeholders.
• Assist with internal audit and SOX queries, including any audit questions as required.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
• From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees