Cost Accounting Co-Op: Build Impactful Financial Insights

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Meals provided

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is offering a Cost Accountant Co-Op in the US, focused on cost accounting process improvements and reporting enhancements for inventory costs, variances, and reserves. You will partner with Finance, Data, Technology & Engineering teams to deliver financial reporting solutions.

The role provides exposure to key accounting areas and potential career growth within the Accounting/Finance organization, with a 6-month program from January to June 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an accounting/finance degree with strong academic performance.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with Power BI or analytical tools is advantageous.
• Solid communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate in diverse teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement proof-of-concept financial reports and analytical models.
• Lead initiatives to integrate report designs into OBIEE, ODBC, or Power BI tools.
• Serve as primary contact for internal/external partners on projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to project plans, timelines, resources, and testing as a team member or lead.
• Collaborate on data automation for inventory reports, variances, reserves, and standard costs.
• Perform testing documentation to support User Acceptance Testing and other events.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OBIEE

ODBC

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is offering a Cost Accountant Co-Op in the US, focused on cost accounting process improvements and reporting enhancements for inventory costs, variances, and reserves. You will partner with Finance, Data, Technology & Engineering teams to deliver financial reporting solutions.

The role provides exposure to key accounting areas and potential career growth within the Accounting/Finance organization, with a 6-month program from January to June 2027.