Sr. Accountant

Job Description:

• 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 related support to populate R&D accrual accordingly
• Ensure monthly R&D accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager review
• Work closely with accounting on month end and quarter end close processes, including but not limit to accruals, reporting and reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare complex journal entries on monthly/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 the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Assist in process improvements and system implementations as needed
• Support ad hoc projects as needed
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in a relevant senior accounting role at a publicly traded company
• Solid experience in at least 2 ERP systems. i.e. SAP, Oracle, Intacct, QAD, Mas90, Macola, Netsuite etc. -- Note: Quickbooks will not be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience and understanding of SOX 404B compliance requirements
• Must have experience handling GL, Month End Close, Accruals, Reconciliations.
• High attention to details as this role works within the R&D space which is very high risk
• Strong communication skills