We are hiring an Accounting Specialist (Pharma/CRO)
At
Cohortias
, we are looking for a detailed, highly organized, and proactive
Accounting Specialist (AS)
to execute and control our day-to-day accounting, banking, and financial operations.
This is a
specialist role
designed for a finance professional who excels at hands-on accounting execution—managing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, corporate card expenses, intercompany transactions, and month-end closing activities with high accuracy and technical rigor.
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Location:
Mexico City (Hybrid Model)
About the Role & Scope:
As our Accounting Specialist, you will ensure that Cohortias' financial transactions and accounting records are complete, accurate, timely, and fully supported in accordance with internal controls, local tax requirements, and company policies.
You will work closely with internal teams, vendors, global entities, and banking institutions to coordinate financial flows, process domestic and international payments, resolve banking exceptions, and maintain reliable, transparent financial data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Banking Administration & Payments:
Manage day-to-day banking activities, processing domestic, international, foreign-entity, vendor, and payroll payments. Investigate and resolve rejected or incomplete payment files promptly.
- Accounts Payable & Expenses:
Review outstanding payables, research vendor discrepancies, and coordinate timely payment execution. Oversee corporate cards and employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance and proper general ledger recording.
- Month-End Closing & Reconciliations:
Execute month-end accounting tasks, verifying bank postings, reconciling balance sheet accounts, updating bank reconciliations, and clearing GL outstanding items.
- Intercompany & Treasury Operations:
Monitor cash requirements and execute intercompany transfers to settle foreign-entity invoices.
- Financial Controls & Record Keeping:
Maintain complete, audit-ready accounting records, payment documentation, and supporting evidence in alignment with internal financial policies.
What We Are Looking For:
- Professional Experience:
3–5 years of hands-on experience in accounting or finance roles, with
preference for candidates with background strictly within the CRO, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device industries
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- Core Technical Expertise:
Solid experience with banking platforms, payment execution (domestic & international), accounts payable, intercompany transactions, and general ledger month-end closing.
- Systems & Tools:
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and account reconciliations.
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Analytical Rigor:
Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a high level of accountability when handling financial records.
- Languages:
Advanced English (fluent written and spoken) for daily interaction with international vendors, foreign entities, and global financial stakeholders.
Why Join Cohortias?
If you are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of key financial operations and contribute directly to the growth of clinical research across Latin America, we welcome your application.
