Specialist, Global Accounting

The Global Accounting Specialist supports accounting, reporting, and internal controls for benefit-related areas, including restructuring, Board of Directors compensation, among other processes. The role supports period-end close, SEC reporting, audit activities, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, executing sensitive accounting activities in accordance with Pfizer accounting policies, internal control requirements, and external reporting standards.

Requirements

• Maintain records, supporting files/documentation, complete/accurate work instructions, and necessary compliance documentation in an organized manner
• Work under general supervision using own judgment where needed and make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems with short term impact within the team
• Ensure activities are performed to a high standard of operational excellence, established service level agreements and deadlines are met, and adhere to defined process/control requirements
• Engage directly with all business partners on complex activities and deliverables; maintain effective relationships with business partners
• Develop areas of expertise and process ownership of global and/or complex areas
• Utilize strong understanding of accounting principles and departmental knowledge to achieve assigned work
• Contribute to the completion of moderately complex projects across a work team
• Ensure strong commitment to the control environment through training and review to meet all control and compliance requirements
• Participate in global initiatives including transformational projects as needed, as a subject matter expert for the area
• Focus on continuous improvement in order to improve efficiencies and grow value add opportunities and begin to apply experimentation and use of new ideas
• Review select activities of junior colleagues and provide informal coaching to further develop junior colleagues

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation
• Holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage