Staff Accountant

Location: Burlington, MA (hybrid/ 2-3 days per week in office)

The Company:
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia USA. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in Europe and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting end-to-end accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording of transactions in SAP S/4, maintaining customer account integrity, and supporting financial closing and audit activities. Experience with third-party logistics (3PL) operations is a plus. This role will report to Senior Accountant and will have the opportunity for career rotation into other focused areas within the Finance team. The best candidate should be a team player, a self starter, and a fast learner, highly curious and organized with strong attention to detail and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and always seeking path for process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and record A/R invoices, including posting incoming payments and applying them accurately to corresponding customer accounts
• Manage electronic remittances and reconcile remittance details with accounting records
• Record A/R invoice details in SAP S/4HANA and prepare related reconciliations with proper supporting documentation
• Coordinate and reconcile invoices and payments with third-party logistics (3PL) where applicable
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data, including contact information, credit limits, and payment terms
• Support month-end and quarterly closing activities, including performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, maintaining organized financial documentation
• Assist with internal and external audit processes, including responding to requests from headquarters
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and security of financial data, records, and files
• Handle ad hoc assignments as required, including serving as backup support for Accounts Payable related tasks

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience (Accounts Receivable/general accounting experience required; combination with public accounting experience preferred but not required)
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 (preferred)
• Experience with third-party logistics operations or billing (preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes
• Comprehensive understanding and strong intuition in internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate crossfunctionally
• Demonstrate curiocity, critical thinking, strong analytical and ability to proactively problem solving
• Clear communication skills both in writing and verbally

The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $85,000-$95,000. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 


Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

EEO Statement
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.