Sr Accountant

Description: ****Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid, 2 days/week Tuesday and Thursday) ****

Department: Corporate Accounting - Fixed Assets & CAPEX

Job Description:

BioMarin is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the full lifecycle of Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting. This long term contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment and enjoys partnering with cross functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting

• Manage end to end fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Perform monthly close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis
• Review and validate asset classifications in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
• Support internal and external audit requests related to fixed assets
  
  

CAPEX Accounting & Project Support

• Partner with project managers to monitor capital project spend and ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment
• Asset Under Construction (AUC) balances and drive timely project closures
• Assist in forecasting depreciation and CAPEX impacts for FP&A and business partners
• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and support continuous process improvements
  
  

OPEX PO & Accrual Analysis

• Perform monthly OPEX purchase order (PO) reviews to ensure accuracy of commitments, proper coding, and alignment with budget expectations
• Prepare and analyze OPEX accruals, ensuring completeness and accuracy of period end expense recognition
• Partner with budget owners to investigate and explain OPEX variances, providing clear insights into drivers and trends
• Monitor open POs and goods/services receipts to validate timing of expense recognition and identify items requiring cleanup or closure
• Support monthly OPEX reporting packages, including variance commentary and analysis for FP&A and business partners
• Strengthen OPEX-related controls and contribute to process improvements that enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in operating expense management
  
  

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls over fixed asset and CAPEX processes
• Support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and improve data integrity
• Contribute to system enhancements or ERP projects impacting fixed asset accounting
  
  

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including 3 years focused on fixed assets and/or CAPEX
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including capitalization rules and depreciation methodologies
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
• Experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
  
  

Preferred

• CPA or CPA eligible
• Experience in biotech, pharma, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries
• Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes
• Experience with project accounting modules or fixed asset subledger systems
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines