Inventory COE - Associate accountant

Use Your Power for Purpose
In this role, you will harness your accounting prowess to make a difference at Pfizer, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry. By ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, you will directly contribute to our mission of delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining our financial health, ensuring we continue to deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
What You Will Achieve
As an entry-level team member, you will support the Inventory COE by executing core accounting tasks, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to process improvements. You'll work closely with senior accountants and team leads to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
You will:

• Analyze inventory and cost accounts under supervision.
• Monitor and maintain SKU master data.
• Assist with intercompany accruals and reconciliations.
• Support F2C processes and BSA commentary for inventory accounts.
• Collaborate across departments and geographies to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.

How You Will Achieve It

• Organize and prioritize your workload with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and ensure compliance with US GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate Work Instructions, Job Aids, and Desktop Procedures.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and internal control requirements.
• Identify issues and improvement opportunities and escalate appropriately.
• Participate in month-end close activities and assist with audit requests.
• Demonstrate business acumen in interactions with internal stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in progress in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• English level: B1 or higher.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a fast-paced multinational or Shared Services environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Familiarity with Hyperion Financial Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to ensuring equal treatment for all applicants regardless of gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.
Finance & Accounting