What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Biomere (Biomedical Research Models, Inc.)?
Company Description
Biomere is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) based in Worcester, MA, recognized for its personal approach, comprehensive early discovery services, and extensive resources. With AAALAC accreditation, OLAW assurance, DEA licensing, and USDA registration, Biomere maintains high standards in its operations. Acquired by JOINN Laboratories (China) in 2019, the company benefits from increased global resources and expedited research timelines. As part of JOINN, the largest GLP preclinical CRO in China, Biomere collaborates globally to meet clients' needs efficiently.
Role Description
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller. This position assists in overseeing and executing the organization's policies and procedures related to the General Ledger. Ensures an accurate and timely close and that all transactions are appropriately recorded in accordance with GAAP and accounting standards consistent across the organization. This position will have constant interaction with other departments and resources throughout the company. This role requires an honest, transparent, and collaborative individual who is self-motivated, focused on continuous improvement, and has a risk and control mindset to ensure preparedness for both internal and external audits.
Major Responsibilities
• Monthly General Ledger close for all business units, including determining the proper treatment of financial accrued liabilities and other general accounting transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations monthly according to an established schedule.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts. Prepare and record journal entries.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of accounting records, including prepaids, accruals, and deferred revenues, which reconcile to the Balance Sheet.
• Ensure practices are in place to prepare and maintain schedules and support documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, and internal and external auditors.
• Perform quarterly reviews/year-end audits with internal, external, and regulatory auditors.
• Conduct annual fixed asset and inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Develop standards for coordinating work with the parent company.
• Work closely with relevant personnel to understand and/or gather information about non-standard transactions.
• The ability to step into other roles to facilitate a quick and smooth month-end close is essential.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent degree) preferred.
Ten years of experience in a medium-sized firm.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Experience should include preparation for and dealings with external auditors.
Strong General Ledger knowledge with month-end closing experience, including preparation of financial statements.
ERP system (Oracle NetSuite) experience preferred but not required.
Bilingual (Chinese) helpful but not required.
The position will require flexibility to step into other finance functions at times to maintain closing schedules.