General Ledger Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor related field
• • Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) preferred

Originally posted on Himalayas

At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to delivering life‑changing medicines to patients around the world.We’relooking for a detail-oriented and curious General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our Controllership team supporting LATAM entities.Thishome‑based rolecanbe located inany location ofArgentina, andplays a critical leadership role within complex, globaloperations.If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial reporting, this role is for you.

You’ll be a key contributor who values accuracy, builds strong relationships, and is motivated to grow your career while making a real impact.

WhatYou’llDo

• Prepare andmaintainGeneral Ledger journal entries withappropriate documentationand audit trails
• Own key aspects of the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• • Ensure accuracy of balance sheet and P&L accounts under US GAAP and Local GAAP
• • Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• • Support statutoryfinancialstatement preparation and GAAP reconciliations
• • Partner cross-functionally to manage intercompany transactions and closing activities
• • Assist with audits and preparation of reporting packages for leadership
• • Support tax filings including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and withholding taxes
• • Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement solutions

Additional Details

• Function: Finance / Controllership

• Scope: LATAM entities

• Environment: Collaborative, global, and fast-paced
• • Focus: Accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or Record-to-Report processes, which includes preparation and maintenance ofthe GeneralLedger
• • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to be flexible and have an interest in working with atomization systems, (AI tools) and other process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus