At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
Performs specialized support tasks that require previous knowledge of department or company procedures.
Operates with minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment in completing assignments, and complies with departmental procedures and Controller’s Manual.
Examples of work performed may include:- Preparing reports or forms.
- Maintaining records or files.
- Interpreting data.
- Resolving problems or promptly answering inquiries.
- Analyzing, verifying and accurately recording transactions to the appropriate records.
- Investigating and correcting entries as needed.
- Performing reconciliation of complex transactions.
- Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Matches invoices with POs and receipts and obtains appropriate sign-offs for non-receipt POs and non-PO invoices.
- Enters invoices into the accounting system accurately and in keeping with established daily volume targets.
- Researches and resolves vendor and internal inquiries.
- Collects and disburses sales and use tax.
- May enter transactions to journals, ledgers and other records and generate reports.
- Reconciles vendor accounts.
- May perform other basic clerical duties associated with accounts payable.
- May liaise with HR, Payroll, Purchasing and Receiving regarding payment matters.
- Prepares, reviews, and issues invoices.
- Collects credit records, processes credit applications, and checks credit references.
- Conducts initial research, gathers pertinent information, and analyzes results.
- Recommends credit limits based upon findings and company policy.
- Develops reports of delinquent accounts and requests payment.
- May perform other basic clerical duties associated with credit and collections.
- May reconcile difficult accounts.
- Processes time cards, computes and processes wage and salary payments and related withholdings accurately and in keeping with established volume targets.
- Compiles, prepares and maintains accurate and timely payroll reporting and statistics for internal and external parties.
- Works with Payroll provider to ensure processing is in accordance with local requirements.
- Computes and disburses wages and salaries, deductions, taxes and other withholdings.
- Aides in recording and reconciling all payroll and benefit related balance sheet accounts.
- Works with Human Resources to ensure consistent and accurate flow of information to payroll and to correct any discrepancies.
- Calculates and processes special checks, reviews, edits and makes corrections and adjustments as needed.
- May enter and/or review data using Ceridian, STAR, and Gnet software or using information from written reports.
- May maintain vacation, sick leave and worker’s compensation records.
- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting procedures.
- Must possess a working understanding of relevant laws and federal and state or local/country regulations related to the specialty of primary contribution.
- Good knowledge of integrated software product is necessary (Examples: JDE, STAR, Gnet, Gelco and CEOnet).
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers.
- Able to handle the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global organization in a multi-country environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Will require language skills relevant to the country supported.
- Must also be fluent in English (written and spoken).
- 4+ years of related experience.
- Diploma/Degree desirable.
- Partial Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA desired.
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of related experience
- Diploma or degree
- Partial professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)
- Working understanding of relevant federal, state, local or country regulations related to role specialty
- Working knowledge of integrated software products (JDE, STAR, Gnet, Gelco, CEOnet)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Language skills relevant to the country supported
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Gilead Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gilead Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Gilead Sciences.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair relative to roles, frequently cited as a standout strength. Feedback suggests compensation compares well within biotech and is a notable reason employees feel valued.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock awards and an employee stock purchase program are consistently described as meaningful parts of total compensation. Equity components are seen as accessible and enhance long‑term wealth building.
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Retirement Support — A strong company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is often singled out as a differentiator. This support is perceived to significantly boost long‑term financial security.
Gilead Sciences Insights
What We Do
The way we see it, the impossible is not impossible. It’s simply what hasn’t been achieved yet. For more than 30 years, we’ve pursued it, chased it down, tackled it for answers and surrounded it for a way in. We have worked tirelessly to bring forward medicines for life-threatening diseases. Creating Possible drives everything we do. It’s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving lives of people around the world. For us, nothing is impossible – because of the people we work with, the communities we stand with and the partners we push forward with. Our ~12,000 employees band together through science, grit, compassion and courage to prove the impossible wrong. At Gilead, the tangible results of your contributions are evident. Where every individual matters. Where all employees can enhance their skills through ongoing development. And where we start every day with one question: “What’s next?” Social Media Guidelines: https://gilead.inc/3t1m7d5
