(CW) Accounts Payable Analyst (CONTRACT)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in California is seeking a contract Accounts Payable professional to support a 1-year engagement. Hybrid work arrangement: two days in the San Rafael office and three days remote.

You will manage reconciliations, process complex AP transactions, investigate invoice issues, support month-end close, and help improve AP processes while leveraging SAP Ariba, Oracle, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1 year of SAP Ariba experience.
• Experience in large, monthly invoicing volume (5,000+ invoices/month).
• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts and control concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues; Oracle and SAP experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across AP.
• Review and process complex AP transactions per policies.
• Identify root causes for invoice/supplier issues and coordinate IT tickets.
• Back up AP Mailbox Coordinator when needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities and variance analysis.
• Investigate AP exceptions and recommend corrective actions.
• Support AP Manager in refining processes and improving reporting accuracy.
• Develop and document best practices for reconciliation and AP workflows.
• Complete any special projects assigned by management.

Skills

Accounts Payable

AP Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Financial Accounting

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About BioMarin

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions such as achondroplasia, PKU, CLN2, Batten disease, and mucopolysaccharidosis, as well as recent expansions into Fabry and Pompe disease, offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world‑class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a contract role expected to last for 1 year.

Location & Work Style

Hybrid – 2 days in San Rafael office, 3 days WFH.

Requirements

MUST HAVE: 1 year of SAP Ariba experience.

Experience working in large well‑established organizations that have large monthly invoicing volume (5,000+ invoices per month).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across AP and related accounts.
• Review and process complex AP transactions while ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Determine root cause for invoice/supplier issues, submit and track IT tickets, initiate meetings and work with internal support staff to resolve invoicing/supplier issues.
• Backup to AP Mailbox Coordinator when they are out of the office.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including clearing account discrepancies and variance analysis.
• Investigate AP exceptions, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the AP Manager in refining processes and improving accuracy in reporting.
• Develop and document best practices for reconciliation and AP workflows.
• Complete any special projects/tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1–2 years Accounts Payable Experience.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of control concepts (segregation of duties, verification, security, etc.).
• Ability to exercise good judgment and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues, and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience in Oracle and/or SAP is a plus.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, nor a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Safety Responsibility

Support the organization’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.