Staff Accountant

Role Summary

Staff Accountant that will play a key role in supporting the month end close process, maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in NetSuite related to prepaids, revenue, expenses, accruals, and general ledger accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in compliance with GAAP and internal deadlines
• Support the accounting and finance team with audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure accurate financial tracking of pharmaceutical operations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and perform depreciation calculations
• Monitor and record intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and help identify opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

• Required: 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
• Required: Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control principles
• Required: Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Required: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Preferred: CPA or progress toward CPA
• Preferred: NetSuite experience
• Preferred: Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Preferred: Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Skills

• US GAAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Inventory accounting and COGS awareness
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently