Vertex 2025 Fall Co-op, Accounts Payable (Boston, MA - Remote)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

218d • $20 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and 'we are relentless' is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a College/University and have at least finished one year of a Bachelor's Degree in fields of study such as Accounting, Finance and Business Management.
• Excellent computer, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment & to prioritize accordingly.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Ability to work independently & in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming lives of people with serious diseases.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025.
• Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July 10, 2024 - December 20, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Create a tracking and reporting mechanism to ensure all invoices received at Vertex are scanned to MarkView and recorded into Oracle.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Review invoices requiring processing through Markview and triage non-invoice inquiries (Daily).
• Ensure all incoming paper invoices (via mail) is stamped, batched and scanned into the Markview system.
• Return ‘not-in-good-order' invoices, partner with vendors to receive proper invoices and resolve invoicing issues.
• Resolve issues related to rescan requests, illegible invoices and the batch/scan process.
• Partner with Vertex AP teams around the globe, Procurement and GL teams to learn about their challenges, teach them the US process and assist in finding efficiencies in the US process.
• Report metrics on number of invoices scanned/processed, issues reported and resolved.
• Present data to management on invoice volume trends, and specific vendor problems, with action plans for improved invoice processing and vendor relationships.
• Attend meetings and trainings on projects and initiatives.
• Provide AP perspective and feedback on process improvements.
• Support the AP team during times of high volume, vacations and unplanned absences by serving as a backup to both Travel/Customer Service and Invoicing teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter).
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and so much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree