Location: <\/strong>Bethesda, MD<\/p>\n Salary: <\/strong>60-70K (Exempt)<\/p>\n Hiring Schedule<\/strong>: August 3, 2026<\/p>\n Work Arrangement: <\/strong>Onsite during onboarding; hybrid (3 days onsite) after training.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A global Japanese pharmaceutical company is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support accounting operations and provide administrative support to the Marketing team within a growing life sciences organization.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Process Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor communications.<\/p>\n \u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on customer payments.<\/p>\n \u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Assist with monthly closing activities, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow 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Summary<\/h2>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n
Accounting (Approximately 80%)<\/h3>\n
Marketing Administrative Support (Approximately 20%)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Qualifications<\/h2>\n
Required Skills<\/h2>\n