Accounting & Payroll Specialist

About Pharming

Pharming Group N.V. (Nasdaq: PHAR/Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare, debilitating, and life-threatening diseases. Pharming is commercializing and developing an innovative portfolio of protein replacement therapies and precision medicines, including small molecules, biologics, and proteins that are in early to late-stage development. Pharming is headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, and has employees around the globe who serve patients in over 30 markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Our Culture

Pharming is committed to our core values: "We Care, We Collaborate, We Walk the Talk", which is complementary to our focus on self-development of our people, teamwork, leadership and being results orientated. In our growing organization, it is important that employees feel connected and engaged. Our core values enable our mission of bringing the unserved rare disease patients the solutions they need and create a clear pathway forward to meet our strategic goals and objectives.

Overview

Pharming is seeking to hire an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to assist our Finance department in payroll processes. Our goal is for the Accounting & Payroll Specialist to ensure seamless coordination with both our HR and Finance teams regarding payroll and equity compensation. Successful execution will involve strong communication and time management skills along with a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is a hybrid role - must be able to report to the Warren, NJ office, 2 to 3 times per week.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist will be responsible for a wide variety of matters in support of Pharming's growth:

Core functions include:

• Payroll Processing
  
  
  
  • Coordinate and execute semi-monthly regular payroll, periodic bonus payrolls, and various ad hoc payrolls, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and compliant with applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate with HR on any master data changes, new employees, terminated employees - ensure proper support.
  • Coordinate with appropriate groups to initiate and obtain approvals for various bonus program payouts.
  • Coordinate and manage employee fringe benefit tax calculations related to company leased vehicles.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, tax forms, and deductions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues together with our payroll service partner, ensuring the integrity of data.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll data.
  • Enter equity compensation-related transactions into the payroll system.
  
  
  
  
• Payroll Tax
  
  
  
  • Responsible for all payroll tax related matters - including changes year to year and coordinating new states.
  • Coordination with state tax programs and payroll provider to troubleshoot issues and ensure proper set up and withholdings.
  
  
  
  
• General Ledger Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Review the payroll general ledger accounts, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Conduct month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
  
  
  
  
• Audit and Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  
  
• This is a hybrid role - must be able to report to the Warren, NJ office, 2 to 3 days per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in general accounting and/or payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting and payroll software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP (payroll system) and SAP (ERP) is preferred but not required.
• A high understanding of payroll regulations, federal and state tax laws, and accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, HR, and management.

Salary Range

Pharming takes into consideration a combination of candidate's work experience, training, and education, as well as the scope of the role, complexity, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level.

The base salary range for this position is from $80,000 to $97,000 per year.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule to promote a health work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package including annual target bonus.
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid-Time Off Days
• 16 Company Holidays per year (typically last week of December up until New Year's Day)

Other Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Plans including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans.
• Pet Insurance Plan.
• On Premise Fitness Center.
• Health & Wellness Program.
• Choice of Mobile Phone for Work Use or Cell Phone Stipend.
• Pharming Academy - Continuing Learning & Development Program.

Additional Information

Pharming is committed as an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

An applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request via email to HR-US@pharming.com.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Pharming. Pharming will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Pharming will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Pharming and the agency has been established. The Human Resources/Talent Acquisition department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

Please note that we review every submission, and we will keep submissions on file for six months.