General Ledger Accountant
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 hiring a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to work remotely from any location in Argentina. Who We’re Looking For At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to delivering life‑changing medicines to patients around the world. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and curious General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our Controllership team supporting LATAM entities. This home‑based role can be located in any location of Argentina, and plays a critical leadership role within complex, global operations. 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. What You’ll Do
- Prepare and maintain General Ledger journal entries with appropriate documentation and 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 statutory financial statement 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
Skills & Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting or Record-to-Report processes, which includes preparation and maintenance of the General Ledger
- 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)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
- English advance proficiency required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) preferred