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Senor Accountant

Watertown, MA 02472

Posted: 11/16/2023 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 578633 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description



Key Responsibilities
Individual responsibilities
  • Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, which includes the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and financial analysis
  • Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis organization to analyze and provide analytics to support commentary on the balance sheet and income statement
  • Assist in the development of internal reporting including standard financial and management reports to be utilized by functional managers and senior leadership
  • Prepare requested analyses, reports and documentation to expedite an effective and efficient external audit process
  • Support the external financial reporting process and help prepare supporting documentation for certain financial tables and related note disclosures for the Company’s SEC filings
  • Follow transactional accounting policies and controls in support of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Contribute to ongoing focus on best-practices and functional automation
Qualifications
Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:

Minimum Requirements
  • Action oriented and self-starter
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control standards
  • Work closely with and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • 2 years of Big 4 audit experience
  • Working directly within a corporate environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with a clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm
  • NetSuite experience a plus
  • Certified Public Accountant
Level of Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major/concentration in Accounting
Number of Years of Experience in the Function and in the Industry:
  • Minimum 4-7 years of experience
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