Pfizer

Senior Accountant, Global Accounting Inventory

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San Jose, Escazu, Escazu, CRI

Hybrid

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Manages global accounting inventory transactions, ensures compliance with financial policies, supports moderately complex projects, and mentors or reviews colleagues. The role requires accurate transaction processing, analytical problem-solving, financial systems proficiency, deadline management, communication, and Microsoft Office skills. Preferred qualifications include pharmaceutical or healthcare experience, advanced regulatory knowledge, project management, SAP or ERP experience, and responsible use of generative AI tools.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
Your financial expertise and deep understanding are essential in ensuring our products remain in production and our innovators continue their groundbreaking work. By joining our team, you will play a significant part in ensuring the financial operations that support our groundbreaking medical advancements are efficient and effective. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver life-saving treatments to those in need.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Manage and process financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your own time to meet targets.
Mentor and review the work of colleagues, using your judgment to modify methods and techniques.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
Proficiency in financial transaction processing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with financial software and systems
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Advanced knowledge of financial regulations and compliance
Project management skills
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

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.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Skills Required

High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of experience, associate's degree with 6+ years, BA/BS with 2+ years, or MBA/MS with relevant experience
Proficiency in financial transaction processing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with financial software and systems
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Advanced knowledge of financial regulations and compliance
Project management skills
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, including responsible AI practices

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.