Accountant

The Fountain Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting sector is seeking an Accountant for a remote contract position that lasts 5-6 months. The candidate will handle journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and must demonstrate knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of $40-$45 and requires excellent Excel and SAP skills, alongside a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an accountant (G/L, reconciliation focused).
• Experience in pharma/biotech/med device/healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with review of general ledger detail and expense adjustments.
• Provide auditors with requested information.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Understanding of GAAP

Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

BlackLine software

Job description

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This range is provided by The Fountain Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

• 100% remote

Pay Rate: $40-45 per hour W2

Duration: 5-6 months to start; extendable

M-F, 40 hours per week

• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules, primarily relating to corporate based transactions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assist with review of general ledger detail and expense run-rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of systems controls, procedures, and forms.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years as an accountant (G/L, reconciliation focused)
• Intermediate Excel skills + SAP are required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Nice to have: BlackLine software
• Highly preferred: pharma/biotech/med device/healthcare industry exp.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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