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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
Parexel is hiring a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to work remotely from any location in Argentina.
Who We’re Looking For
At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to delivering life‑changing medicines to patients around the world. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and curious General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our Controllership team supporting LATAM entities. This home‑based role can be located in any location of Argentina, and plays a critical leadership role within complex, global operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial reporting, this role is for you.
You’ll be a key contributor who values accuracy, builds strong relationships, and is motivated to grow your career while making a real impact.
What You’ll Do
• Prepare and maintain General Ledger journal entries with appropriate documentation and audit trails
• Own key aspects of the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet and P&L accounts under US GAAP and Local GAAP
• Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support statutory financial statement preparation and GAAP reconciliations
• Partner cross-functionally to manage intercompany transactions and closing activities
• Assist with audits and preparation of reporting packages for leadership
• Support tax filings including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and withholding taxes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement solutions
Additional Details
• Function: Finance / Controllership
• Scope: LATAM entities
• Environment: Collaborative, global, and fast-paced
• Focus: Accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
Skills & Experience
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or Record-to-Report processes, which includes preparation and maintenance of the General Ledger
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to be flexible and have an interest in working with atomization systems, (AI tools) and other process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
• English advance proficiency required as you will utilize it daily during work.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) preferred
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting or Record-to-Report processes, including General Ledger preparation and maintenance
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Flexibility and interest in automation systems, AI tools, and process improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Advanced English proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parexel and has not been reviewed or approved by Parexel.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
Parexel Insights
What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
