Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff or Senior Accountant for a six-month contract engagement supporting an R&D Accrual team through a system implementation. This role operates within a high-risk R&D environment and requires strong technical accounting skills, ERP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret R&D contracts and determine appropriate accrual schedules and/or models
• Update clinical site accrual models based on current patient enrollment data and latest site budgets
• Analyze, review, and examine R&D-related invoices and supporting documentation to populate accruals accurately
• Ensure monthly R&D accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager review
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes including accruals, reporting, and reconciliations
• Prepare complex journal entries on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to ensure accuracy and accrual completeness
• Support both external quarterly and annual audits
• Ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP
• Assist with process improvements and system implementations as needed
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned

Required qualifications

Education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a senior accounting role at a publicly traded company
• Demonstrated career progression and ability to learn in prior roles

Technical skills

• Solid experience in at least 2 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Intacct, QAD, MAS90, Macola, NetSuite)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Hands-on experience with GL, month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations

Compliance & soft skills

• Experience with SOX 404B compliance requirements
• High attention to detail — this role operates within a high-risk R&D environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams