Biocryst Pharmaceuticals - Durham, NC
posted 4 months ago
At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Our structure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery and development of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditional biology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advanced technologies to understand the three-dimensional structures of active sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then design molecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst's US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. The Senior Accountant performs various accounting tasks related to the efficient and accurate maintenance of the company's financial records. The position will be provided day-to-day direction and support from the manager. Routine duties and responsibilities are handled independently with the use of established policies and procedures. This role will be focused on cash accounting, R&D accruals, and various other areas of accounting to deliver the month-end close. This role will ideally be located in Boston, MA or Durham, NC but can be remote working EST. The Senior Accountant will perform monthly financial statement close processes for business units and/or functional areas of responsibility, support monthly close and year-end close process duties, prepare, maintain and book journal entries, general ledger accounts and transactions, research cash transactions and classification to appropriate general ledger accounts, perform monthly account reconciliations, and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements. The role also involves identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems, policies, and procedures to promote appropriate internal controls, best practices, and efficient processes. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will assist staff, management, and internal/external partners with issue resolution, monitor areas of responsibility for process improvements, and ensure that financial records are kept in accordance with GAAP.