Intern, Accounting

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

On-site gym

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is offering a Summer Accounting Internship in San Rafael, California. This full-time role allows students to gain significant experience in accounting within the pharma/biotech industry over 10 to 12 weeks. Interns will participate in financial reporting, data analytics, and collaborate with various finance teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields. This is a paid internship with competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student in their 3rd or 4th year.
• Strong work ethics and a positive attitude required.
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Prepare and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support process improvements and automation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel (Pivot, Xlookup)

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

SUMMARY

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.

The Accounting and Finance functions are essential to BioMarin's operations. These teams collaborate across the organization, engaging with both internal and external partners to deliver accurate financial reports and strategic business insights to management, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders.

The Accounting Intern position offers the opportunity to acquire significant experience by working closely with various global finance teams that together support a world-class accounting and finance function for BioMarin and its stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PROJECT

The BioMarin Accounting group is seeking a summer accounting intern with a strong interest in accounting and a commitment to gain substantive experience within the field. The selected intern will participate in monthly and quarterly close processes and reporting activities, which may include preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, data analytics, and external financial reports. This position will also support process improvements and automation, internal controls compliance, various tax and treasury related matters, and special projects. This position will collaborate extensively with various BioMarin Finance teams - including Tax, Treasury, and FP&A - as well as cross-functional partners from Research & Development, Technical Operations, Corporate, and Commercial divisions. Additionally, the internship affords the opportunity to acquire insights into the biopharmaceutical industry.

Required Skills

• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
• Strong work ethics, positive attitude, and a desire to learn
• Detail-oriented with strong communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel (Pivot, Xlookup)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Personal management and organizational skills
• Bonus points for familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools, advanced Excel functions such as Power Query, Power BI, Power Pivot, and macros.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Student in their 3rd or 4th year pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/or Business
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
• Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.

Benefits of a BioMarin Internship

• Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
• Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
• Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
• Develop skills specific to your major.
• Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
• Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
• Access to Employee Resource Groups

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.

In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.