Job Details

About The Role 

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will become a key contributor to our mission. In this full-time position, you’ll report to the Assistant Controller and take ownership of essential accounting functions, including maintaining the general ledger, overseeing the Procure-to-Pay process, administering payroll, and supporting audits. You’ll collaborate across teams to enhance financial systems and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, brings hands on experience, and is passionate about accuracy, teamwork, and delivers excellent customer service. 

Key Responsibilities  

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• Responsible for the maintenance of the company\'s general ledger, including key areas such as cash, inventory, prepaid assets, leases, accrued expenses, debt, and equity  
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• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness 
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• Oversee the end to end Procure-to-Pay process, including contract administration, invoice coding and approval workflows, and timely execution of payments  
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• Reconcile bank statements and monitor discrepancies in vendor transactions 
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• Administer bi-weekly payroll processing and prepare financial reporting of payroll 
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• Support audit processes as needed, providing necessary documentation and analysis 
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• Support the ongoing improvement of time and expense reporting systems 
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• Ensure financial records comply with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations 
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• Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of financial systems, processes, and internal controls 
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• Collaborate with cross functional teams 
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• Assist in ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned  
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Required Qualifications  

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting  
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• Minimum of three years of Big 4 accounting firm or corporate accounting experience. 
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• Ability to develop, recommend and implement procedures 
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• Working knowledge of GAAP 
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• Strong understanding of internal control principles (SOX) 
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required 
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• Strong Excel skills  
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• Must have excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills 
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• Aptitude and motivation to learn and assume new responsibilities 
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• Hands on and detailed orientated 
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• Must be goal oriented and a team player 
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• Must have excellent customer service attitude 
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• Ability to thrive in a deadline driven, fast paced environment 
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Preferred Qualifications  

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• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation 
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• Experience with NetSuite 
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• Background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector 
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• Experience working in a startup environment 
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