Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Prepare monthly accruals for clinical trials, prepaid roll-forwards, and reconciliations in line with ASC 730.

• Collect enrollment, site activity, and milestone data from Clinical Operations for accrual calculations.

• Review invoices from CROs and clinical sites against contracted milestones and fee schedules; investigate any discrepancies.

• Assist with R&D expense accounting, including accruals, amortization of prepaids, and cost allocations.

• Aid in technical accounting assessments of clinical trial agreements.

• Maintain documentation and supporting schedules related to clinical trial and R&D accounting.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Legal, Procurement, and FP&A on research-related expenditures.

• Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.

• Generate fluctuation analyses and clarify financial trends and variances.

• Review, investigate, and rectify accounting errors and reporting issues.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and the company’s accounting policies.

• Communicate accounting, financial reporting, and control concerns to management.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests and prepare necessary supporting documentation.

• Implement SOX 404(b) controls related to clinical trial and R&D accounting.

• Contribute to initiatives for process improvements, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Work collaboratively to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline month-end closing processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2–3 years of accounting or auditing experience is required.

• A background in public accounting/audit is necessary; experience with Big 4 firms is strongly preferred.

• Preferred experience in the biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.

• Experience in supporting R&D or clinical trial accounting activities is preferred.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.

• CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required, including knowledge of complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP is preferred.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Docs, is preferred.

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP, particularly ASC 730 R&D accounting.

• Experience with clinical trial accounting, CRO/vendor management, or life sciences accounting processes is preferred.

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Capable of working independently with a strong sense of ownership.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.

• A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to learn and take initiative.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Additional wellness and work-life balance benefits.

• Life and disability plans available for eligible employees and their dependents.

• Complimentary testing for employees and their immediate families.

• Fertility care benefits offered.

• Leave for pregnancy and bonding with a new baby.

• Commuter benefits provided.

• Employee referral program in place.