Senior Accountant

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Staff Accountant will cover monthly close activities with a focus on accounting for outsourced vendor contracts for clinical areas. The individual will collaborate with the Accounting Manager and staff on a variety of projects and activities, including support of the annual audit and assisting with strategic and functional initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and post monthly general ledger journal entries, including accruals

• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, such as balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements

• Support audit and tax processes by collaborating with external auditors and tax accountants to ensure compliance and accuracy

• Assist with the implementation of business software tools, such as SAP/Concur and Insight software

• Collaborate with accounting staff and provide guidance as needed

• Maintain fixed asset module of ERP system and conduct physical inventory of fixed assets

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies and industry regulations

• Experience using NetSuite

• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a BS degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience in pharma/biotech finance roles and/or public accounting; CPA is preferred

• Experience using an accounting ERP system, such as NetSuite

• Strong Microsoft application skills, especially as it relates to EXCEL

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy of work performed

• Collaborative working style, ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community