Revenue Accounting Co-Op

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

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA offers a full-time co-op in Global Revenue Accounting with a hybrid work option. This role provides hands-on experience in core accounting processes, data analytics, and operational projects, aimed at developing skills and career progression in accounting.

You will participate in monthly closes, analyze receivables, and build dashboards while learning US GAAP and IFRS guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university and have completed at least two years of a bachelor’s degree or be pursuing a master’s in accounting.
• Internship or co-op experience in Accounting is required.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly revenue close activities, including sales journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review accounts receivable transactions and reporting, coordinating follow-ups with third parties or customers.
• Contribute to data gathering and analytics for sales, including delivery metrics and dashboards.
• Research accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP or IFRS for complex transactions.
• Assist in compiling financial data for external disclosures and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Master’s in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree: 2+ years completed in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

The Tone

This is a full-time co-op at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, located in Boston, MA, with a hybrid work option. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation with a mission to tackle serious diseases and change lives for the better, for the future. This co-op provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the Global Revenue Accounting team, gaining meaningful experience by participating in core accounting processes, data analytics, and operational projects. The role aims to provide skills, insights, and career guidance, turning potential into progression within the accounting field.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Hybrid Boston, MA
• Pay: $20–$35 hourly
• Team: Global Revenue Accounting team, contributing member.
• Mission: Participate in accounting activities related to monthly closes and operational projects within Revenue Accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite Software, Oracle (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Participate: Engage in specific monthly accounting activities for the revenue close, including sales journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review: Examine accounts receivable transactions and reporting, collaborating with the team on items that require follow-up with third-party service providers or customers.
• Develop: Contribute to projects such as data gathering and analytics related to sales, including delivery metrics and accounts receivables, and developing data dashboards and presentations.
• Research: Investigate accounting guidance from frameworks like U.S. GAAP or IFRS for new, complex, or unusual financial transactions.
• Support: Assist with the compilation of financial data necessary to prepare financial statements and related disclosures for external reporting purposes.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university, having finished at least two years of a bachelor’s degree or pursuing a master’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: Prior internship or co-op experience in Accounting is required.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly, ability to work independently and in a team environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Software.
• Bonus: Experience with Oracle is a plus. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future, as sponsorship is not provided for this role. Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from January to June 2027 is required. If graduating before June 2027, enrollment in an advanced degree program is necessary.