Senior Accountant

firstPRO, Inc; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting for employee benefits and research and development. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.

The role supports close processes and internal reporting, with opportunities to influence controls, procedures, and new business initiatives within a growing biotech-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3–4 years public or corporate experience at SEC-registered entities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for employee benefits and R&D.
• Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations in expenses and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with internal controls and process improvements.
• Support accounting for new business initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Collaborate with General Accounting on recurring transactions and closings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

US GAAP

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MSA / MBA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location: Bedford, MA - Primarily remote for now, but will eventually be a few days hybrid.

Company Info/Industry: $2.5B+ Publicly Traded Biotech Company.

**Growing and continues to expand globally, fantastic mentors, strong work life balance, and ample opportunity for long term growth.

Requirements:

~3-4+ years of experience (public, private, or a mix of both)

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes related to employee benefits and research and development, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as fluctuation analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Support monthly close and internal reporting process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for paid as well as accrued employee benefits and research and development
• Assist in ensuring that financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP
• Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations in employee benefit expenses and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with completion of internal controls associated with areas of responsibility
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
• Provide support to General Accounting group with operational analysis as related to recurring transactions and the monthly account reconciliation process
• Provide support for accounting for new business initiatives
• Assist with various projects and accounting matters and drive value within the business
• Performs other duties as required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MSA / MBA a plus
• 3-4 years of public accounting and / or corporate experience at SEC registered entities

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, MS Windows and MS Office Software, especially Excel