Remote Senior Accountant

Elevar Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevar Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in a remote-based role within the United States. You will ensure timely US GAAP reporting and work with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and external providers to support monthly close.

The role reports to the Assistant Controller and emphasizes internal controls, financial statement preparation, audits, and process improvements, including NetSuite ERP involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification or CPA candidate is required.
• 7-10 years of accounting-related experience.
• Pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare or life sciences industry experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate Elevar’s core values and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audits, SOX/internal controls documentation, and tax compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external service providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and ERP systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

CPA candidate

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing pharmaceutical company. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining compliance with internal controls and company policies. The Senior Accountant will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and external service providers to support monthly close activities, financial reporting, audits, and operational accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Assistant Controller. This is a remote-based position located in the United States.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and record journal entries for month-end and year-end close
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding
• Process employee expense reports in accordance with company travel and expense policies
• Monitor vendor payments and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assist with purchase order matching and invoice approvals

Cash & Treasury

• Perform daily cash reconciliations
• Record banking transactions, wire transfers, and ACH payments
• Assist with cash forecasting and treasury reporting
• Support banking administration and account maintenance

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
• Coordinate periodic physical asset verification

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support external audits and tax compliance by preparing requested schedules
• Assist with SOX or internal control documentation, if applicable
• Maintain accounting documentation and support records

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Participate in ERP system enhancements (NetSuite preferred)
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and internal procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA certification or CPA candidate required
• 7-10 years of accounting-related experience
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate Elevar’s core values by holding ourselves and each other accountable for the work we do, taking time to collaborate effectively while working remotely, making space for ingenuity in work and thought, and staying grounded in compassion

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $140,000. Final compensation depends on multiple factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skillset, depth and breadth of knowledge, internal equity, and external market factors. Elevar Therapeutics is a rapidly growing biotech company that offers competitive wages and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, time off, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits for employees.

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