(CW) Accounts Payable Analyst (CONTRACT)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in San Rafael, CA is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for a 1-year contract. The role is hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote) and requires 1 year of SAP Ariba experience and experience handling high-volume invoices.

You will manage reconciliations, process AP transactions, investigate discrepancies, support month-end close, and help refine AP processes. Prior Oracle/SAP experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1-2 years Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts (SOD, verification, security).
• Good judgement and effective written and verbal communication.
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues.
• Experience in Oracle and/or SAP is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

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.
• Any special projects/tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

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 like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world‑class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

This is a contract role expected to last for 1 year

NOTE: Hybrid - 2 days in San Rafael office, 3 days WFH. MUST HAVE: 1 year of SAP Ariba experience.

Interested in candidate with 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.
• 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 judgement 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 a plus
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An 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.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’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.