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Corporate Accountant
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Full job description
Biotechnology company seeks Corporate Accountant to support a variety of general ledger, revenue, and financial reporting activities. The role offers exposure to cross-functional partners across Accounting, Finance, and other areas of the business.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support revenue and receivables accounting, including analysis of sales, deductions, accruals, and related balance sheet accounts
- Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
- Partner with Finance and other internal teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accruals, reclasses, and other accounting entries
- Analyze financial results, investigate period-over-period fluctuations, and prepare variance explanations for management
- Support ERP system implementation, optimization, testing, and process improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, technology, and data analytics
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial reporting requirements
- Support SOX compliance activities, including documentation and control execution
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Participate in special projects, financial analyses, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting, audit, general ledger, or corporate accounting experience
- Public accounting and/or experience within a large or complex organization is a plus
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure required
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
- Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate financial data and draw sound conclusions
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently and proactively identify solutions
- Interest in technology, automation, and process improvement