Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, with primary ownership over clinical trial related accruals, including investigator fees, CROs, consultants, and pass-through costs.
• Partner with Clinical Operations and contract owners to evaluate services rendered and ensure accurate month‑end and quarter‑end cutoff.
• Assess completeness of contracts considered within accounting on a quarterly basis via confirmations from contract owners.
• Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and monitoring to ensure alignment with approved budgets and contractual terms
• Prepare detailed schedules and supporting documentation for quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation, particularly related to clinical accruals, investigator tracking, and reporting.
• Complete special projects as required and assigned.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 5 years of general accounting experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Biotech industry experience strongly preferred. Experience with clinical accruals required.
• Must be familiar with SOX compliance.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform functions with high level of accuracy with minimum supervision.
• Thorough analytical skills.