Accounting Associate

$65,000 - $79,500/Yr

Esperion Therapeutics - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Ann Arbor, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounting Associate at Esperion Therapeutics is responsible for managing day-to-day cash and treasury functions, participating in the month-end accounting close process, and ensuring compliance with established reporting deadlines. This role involves maintaining the general ledger, supporting SOX compliance activities, and assisting with SEC financial reporting and tax compliance. The position is remote and requires a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day cash and treasury functions, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in the month-end accounting close process in compliance with established reporting deadlines, including recording journal entries and preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage compliance activities, including maintenance of pharmaceutical licenses, state and local qualifications, annual reports, and other notices.
• Support other SOX related tasks as needed.
• Support the SEC financial reporting tasks such as preparing footnotes and financial statements and assisting in audit-related activities.
• Support tax activities, including managing estimated payments and tax compliance with IRS rules.
• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Assist on special projects as required by management and the finance team.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be very detail-oriented.
• Ability to be proactive and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off