General Ledger Accountant - North America

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel is looking for changemakers who are driven by curiosity, passion, and optimism. Come join us in keeping the Patient at the Heart of Everything We do.

This role is hybrid and requires working in our Durham location several times per month.

Job Title:

General Ledger Accountant – North America

Job Introduction:

At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization company specializing in delivering life-changing medicines to patients. We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our Corporate Control team. In this role you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly GL journal entries with sufficient documentation, providing a clear audit trail.

Who we are looking for:

Detail oriented individuals with proven experience working as an Accountant within public accounting or in a similar role. Who are passionate and knowledgeable of accounting and US GAAP, that possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills while demonstrating impeccable communication skills.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and maintain monthly GL journal entries with sufficient documentation, providing a clear audit trail
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analyzed on a monthly basis, with appropriate supporting documentation, and with regular follow-up on any aged items
• Analyze GL account activity and prepare monthly trend analyses
• Prepare organized ad hoc Excel reports on an as-needed basis, based on analysis of GL data

Additional details:

2-years of public accounting experience required, CPA license preferred.  Advanced knowledge of Excel. Previous experience working in accounting for a large company; international experience preferred.

Why join us:

Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.

Professional advancement and development opportunities.

Work life balance and flexible working hours.

Parexel US Benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance

Full list of benefits available here: https://www.parexel.com/us-benefits

About Parexel International:

At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today’s fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you’re exposed to a world of experiences and open doors.  Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we're committed to making a difference.

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EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.