Senior Accountant, R&D

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for helping to ensure the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of general ledger transactions in accordance with US GAAP. Requires the ability to read and interpret contractual terms to ensure all costs associated with contractual commitments are recorded in the financial statements during the appropriate accounting period. This position will participate in a variety of financial functions including month-end closing, financial reporting and other administrative functions. Areas of responsibility will typically be in most challenging areas of the Company's accounting, including clinical and R&D accruals. A SOX-compliant mindset, strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and desire and ability to identify, recommend and lead improvements is important. Other duties include reviewing coding on invoices, maintaining banking records, reconciling BS schedules, and miscellaneous accounting and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Support month end close process, including data entry, reconciliation of sub-ledgers to general ledger, maintenance of account reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries
• Prepare and/or review R&D and clinical trial accruals including trackers, coordination with functional head and analysis of accruals
• Review contracts to summarize terms and determine correct accounting treatment
• Proficiently operate accounting modules of the company's accounting system
• Prepare audit schedules and analyses and respond to auditor inquiries
• Lead instructor on training employees on NetSuite accounting system
• Ensure all policies and procedures are being followed to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley
• Participate in process improvements and system enhancements
• Complete special projects and financial analyses as assigned
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent with 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in life sciences
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and/or Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret information for completeness and accuracy; excellent attention to detail; excellent organizational skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, work with minimal direction, maintain positive attitude and meet deadlines
• Software Knowledge: Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Knowledge of NetSuite, payroll software, and related accounting software.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401k match
• Top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) including medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 20 days of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Winter company shutdown