Senior Accountant, Revenue and Financial Reporting

$84,000 - $105,100/Yr

Acadia Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant, Revenue and Financial Reporting at Acadia Pharmaceuticals will play a crucial role in the monthly revenue close process and the preparation of SEC reporting. This position will also assist in maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly revenue recognition for product sales and determine sales allowances and accruals, and revenue related account reconciliations.
• Assist in quarterly and annual external financial reporting, including Forms 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and 8-Ks.
• Assist and coordinate with SOX consultants during SOX reviewing and testing and maintain the Company's internal control documentation.
• Assist in the development/updating of departmental internal control operating processes, procedures and standards, as needed.
• Assist with special, ad-hoc projects as requested.
• Stay technically current with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Work with the FP&A group for proper accounting treatment and integration of business development transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field preferred.
• Three to five years of revenue recognition, audit, and SEC reporting experience, including one year of audit experience within a top-tier accounting firm.
• Solid understanding of SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002 requirements.
• Experience working in biotechnology or pharmaceutical company preferred.
• Experience with SEC reporting tools/platforms such as Active Disclosure preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong and positive work ethic for a growing team environment.
• Agile skillset to demonstrate critical thinking and problem resolution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SEC reporting tools/platforms such as Active Disclosure preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
• 15+ vacation days
• 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance