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BioSpace . BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since 1997, BioMarin has applied scientific expertise to understand genetic conditions and create transformative medicines. BioMarin develops medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need across various modalities and maintains a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical, and preclinical candidates. About Corporate Groups: IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and the People Team provide foundational support across BioMarin operations. Summary: This Senior Accountant role is part of the U.S. Controllership team, focusing on accounting for the Research and Development function. The role reports to the Director, U.S. Controllership, and collaborates with a high-performing team. It involves the U.S. accounting close and cross-functional collaboration. The team is hybrid, with in-office days on Tuesday and Thursday at the San Rafael campus and remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To learn more about BioMarin, please visit www.biomarin.com or review publicly available 10-Q/10-K filings with the SEC (ticker: BMRN). Responsibilities: Develop close partnerships with internal business partners, vendors, and finance teams to advise on accounting and understand business operations. Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare contract summary files. Interpret complex contractual transactions and communicate findings clearly, aligning operating expenses with business partners. Perform R&D accounting for pre-clinical, clinical trials, and/or alliance collaboration agreements. Complete month-end close tasks (prepaid/accrual journal entries, templates, reporting, analysis). Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Prepare flux analysis and provide commentary on business activity. Review and ensure income statement and balance sheet accuracy and U.S. GAAP compliance. Complete 10-Q and 10-K requests. Support internal and external audits, and SOX control compliance. Seek process improvements to drive efficiencies across functions. Document and test Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Perform other ad hoc tasks. Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 5+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting. Experience in GL month-end close in a deadline-driven environment. Proficient knowledge of US GAAP with practical application. Experience with high-volume and complex vendor contracts and transactions. Strong candidates may have –bonus points: Oracle and/or SAP S4/HANA ERP systems experience. Solid understanding of the Record to Report and Source to Pay workstreams. Excellent Excel and data analytics skills. Life science / biotech/pharma industry with R&D experience is a plus. Publicly traded company accounting experience is a plus. High ownership mindset with collaborative energy and strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Note: This description is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Internet News Note: Referrals may improve interviewing chances. Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Accountant” roles.
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BioSpace . BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since 1997, BioMarin has applied scientific expertise to understand genetic conditions and create transformative medicines. BioMarin develops medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need across various modalities and maintains a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical, and preclinical candidates. About Corporate Groups: IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and the People Team provide foundational support across BioMarin operations. Summary: This Senior Accountant role is part of the U.S. Controllership team, focusing on accounting for the Research and Development function. The role reports to the Director, U.S. Controllership, and collaborates with a high-performing team. It involves the U.S. accounting close and cross-functional collaboration. The team is hybrid, with in-office days on Tuesday and Thursday at the San Rafael campus and remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To learn more about BioMarin, please visit www.biomarin.com or review publicly available 10-Q/10-K filings with the SEC (ticker: BMRN). Responsibilities: Develop close partnerships with internal business partners, vendors, and finance teams to advise on accounting and understand business operations. Analyze vendor contracts to ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and prepare contract summary files. Interpret complex contractual transactions and communicate findings clearly, aligning operating expenses with business partners. Perform R&D accounting for pre-clinical, clinical trials, and/or alliance collaboration agreements. Complete month-end close tasks (prepaid/accrual journal entries, templates, reporting, analysis). Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Prepare flux analysis and provide commentary on business activity. Review and ensure income statement and balance sheet accuracy and U.S. GAAP compliance. Complete 10-Q and 10-K requests. Support internal and external audits, and SOX control compliance. Seek process improvements to drive efficiencies across functions. Document and test Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Perform other ad hoc tasks. Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 5+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting. Experience in GL month-end close in a deadline-driven environment. Proficient knowledge of US GAAP with practical application. Experience with high-volume and complex vendor contracts and transactions. Strong candidates may have –bonus points: Oracle and/or SAP S4/HANA ERP systems experience. Solid understanding of the Record to Report and Source to Pay workstreams. Excellent Excel and data analytics skills. Life science / biotech/pharma industry with R&D experience is a plus. Publicly traded company accounting experience is a plus. High ownership mindset with collaborative energy and strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Note: This description is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Internet News Note: Referrals may improve interviewing chances. Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Accountant” roles.
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