Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the daily accounting functions of an expanding pharmaceutical organization.

• Prepare and document journal entries for month-end and year-end closures.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate any discrepancies.

• Prepare reconciliations for monthly balance sheet accounts.

• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Aid in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis.

• Review vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and proper coding.

• Process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.

• Monitor vendor payments and address any invoice discrepancies.

• Assist with the matching of purchase orders and invoice approvals.

• Conduct daily cash reconciliations.

• Record banking transactions, including wire transfers and ACH payments.

• Assist in cash forecasting and treasury reporting.

• Support banking administration and account management.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and track additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.

• Coordinate periodic physical verifications of assets.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

• Support external audits and tax compliance by preparing necessary schedules.

• Assist with SOX or internal control documentation, when applicable.

• Maintain accounting documentation and support records.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing accounting processes and efficiencies.

• Engage in ERP system enhancements.

• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and internal procedures.

• Report directly to the Assistant Controller.

• Collaborate with teams in Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and with external service providers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• CPA certification or CPA candidacy is preferred.

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in an accounting-related role.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries is preferred.

• Public accounting experience is an advantage.

• Proficiency in NetSuite ERP is highly desirable.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to exemplify Elevar’s core values by holding ourselves and each other accountable, collaborating effectively while working remotely, fostering creativity in work and thought, and demonstrating compassion.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the company's accounting policies.

• Capacity to support internal controls and compliance processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Time off.

• Retirement plan.

• Other voluntary benefits.

• Remote-based work arrangement.