Staff Accountant

Company: Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Summary

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. This position is responsible for processing accounts payable (AP) invoices, operational accounting, month-end close activities, including recording journal entries and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Operations:

• Process and manage accounts payable, ensuring all invoices are coded correctly and approved in accordance with company policies.
• Review and process employee travel and expense (T&E) reimbursements in accordance with the Company’s travel and expense guidelines.
• Assist in the recording of operational accounting entries, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Participate in the month-end close process, including preparing and recording month end journal entries for areas of responsibility (cash, accrued AP, fixed asset, etc.).
• Responsible for preparing balance sheet account reconciliations for areas of responsibility.
• Assist in audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and support to external/internal auditors and other professional service providers.
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and maintain accurate financial records and control reports.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and Rigel representatives to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the annual Form 1099 process.
• Support other regulatory filings including but not limited to property tax submissions and business registration documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and SOX rules for all areas of responsibility.
• Other projects as needed.

Knowledge, Experience And Skills Desired

• BS in Accounting/Business with three years related accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to quickly learn accounting software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and detail & organization skills required.
• Able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks & work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and possess excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Working Conditions

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.