Senior Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily revenue recognition activities within NetSuite ARM.

• Manage configurations, rules, arrangements, allocations, and schedules for revenue recognition.

• Implement ASC 606 on intricate, multi-element contracts in CRO and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Examine customer contracts and work orders to determine accounting treatment and revenue schedules.

• Monitor project advancement, service units, investigator fees, and milestones in clinical trials.

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries for deferred revenue, accrued revenue, unbilled receivables, and other closing tasks.

• Reconcile balances for deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, accounts receivable, NetSuite ARM, and the general ledger.

• Conduct monthly variance analysis for revenue and COGS.

• Manage accounts receivable, billing, collections analysis, and DSO monitoring.

• Oversee accounts payable processes in RAMP and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

• Plan and coordinate the year-end financial statement audit in collaboration with company leadership and the independent audit firm.

• Prepare audit schedules, PBC items, documentation, system reports, financial statements, disclosures, and workpapers.

• Support internal controls for financial reporting and identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Manage procurement approvals and spending controls within RAMP.

• Collaborate with NetSuite administrators and third-party partners to enhance ARM and resolve errors.

• Work with Project Management, Clinical Operations, Commercial, FP&A, and Legal teams on contracts, change orders, and timelines.

• Oversee ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives for process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA license is mandatory.

• 5–7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

• Minimum of 2 years in the CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries.

• Advanced, hands-on knowledge of NetSuite, specifically the Advanced Revenue Management (ARM) module.

• Comprehensive understanding of ASC 606 as applied in life sciences or service-contract frameworks.

• Experience with RAMP or a similar spend management/accounts payable automation tool.

• Direct involvement in supporting or managing a year-end financial statement audit with an independent auditing firm.

• Strong attention to detail coupled with excellent analytical capabilities.

• Proficiency in reconciling large data sets across various systems and ERPs.

• Ability to work independently in a hands-on contributor role.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous experience in life sciences, clinical research, healthcare services, or another services-based industry with complex, multi-element revenue structures.

• Experience in a scaling or high-growth setting with dynamic systems and processes.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Voluntary EEOC self-identification process.

• Affirmative-action program for protected veterans as federal contractors.