Revenue Senior Accountant

Job Description

General Summary:

The Revenue Senior Accountant focuses on accounting for the Company’s order-to-cash process and the delivery of accurate and timely financial information relating to certain product revenues, gross-to-net accounts and accounts receivable to meet the operational needs and internal and external reporting requirements of the North America Region. In addition to month end close responsibilities, this role will partner closely with members of Trade & Distribution, Government Pricing, and third-party vendors to monitor and report on accounts receivable and other customer support items. The role will also participate in project work including automation and data analytics initiatives, as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for order-to-cash process across multiple products. Responsibilities include:
• Timely execution of the revenue accounting month-end close for product sales, certain gross-to-net accruals, and accounts receivable including preparation of journal entries and related account reconciliations
• Delivery of accurate financial reporting for both internal and external requirements
• Partnering with Trade & Distribution team on 3PL and customer-relationship management
• Ensuring timely customer collections and dispute resolution
• Supporting data processing accuracy and issue resolution with both third-party processors and internal and external customers on as needed basis
• Reconcile certain input values utilized by the government pricing team for monthly pricing submissions, ensuring alignment with underlying accounting documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participating in the development of new systems, processes, and automations
• Supporting integration of new product launches into the order-to-cash process
• Preparing SOX documentation and testing for relevant areas
• Providing data for external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits

Knowledge and Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite Experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to collaborate across and within different levels of the organization

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Typically requires minimum of 2-3 years of related accounting experience in life sciences and/or Big 4 accounting firm preferred
• CPA a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle Financial Software and Accounts Receivable a plus

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com