Inventory COE Accountant
- Costa Rica - Escazu
Inventory Analyst – Manufacturing Accounting Team
Purpose:
In this role, you will leverage your accounting expertise to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial operations within Pfizer’s manufacturing accounting team. Your work will directly support our mission of delivering breakthroughs that change patients’ lives by maintaining strong financial controls and providing critical insights into inventory and manufacturing variances.
What You Will Achieve
As an Inventory Analyst, you will play a key role in managing general ledger activities, preparing and posting manual journal entries, and analyzing manufacturing variances for P\&L deferral and amortization recognition. You will also perform PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis, adjustments, and ensure compliance with SOX controls related to PPV and inventory master data (SKU).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entry preparation and posting.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and ensure accurate P\&L variance deferral and amortization recognition.
- Perform PPV analysis and adjustments; prepare SOX control documentation for PPV and inventory master data.
- Support month-end close activities and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate work instructions, job aids, and internal control documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate information.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (completed or in progress).
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or similar role.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written) – B2 level minimum.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint required).
- Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Hyperion Financial Management.
- Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
- Public accounting experience.
What We Value
- A team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures.
- Initiative to drive continuous improvement and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.
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Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
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The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
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Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
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