Senior Accountant

Opus Genetics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure financial integrity. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA, and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries. This full-time position offers a salary range of $76,000-$90,000, with responsibilities including managing general ledger transactions and accounts payable. Strong proficiency with MS Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting work experience in Biotech or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP system strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record day to day general ledger transactions, including cash activity.
• Process accounts payable and monitor checking account balances.
• Prepare customer invoices and complete accounting close procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective at multi-tasking

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Highly organized

Trustworthy, discreet and ethical

Interested in biotech/pharmaceutical industry

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or relevant major

CPA required

Tools

MS Excel

NetSuite or equivalent ERP system

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting activities, monthly close processes for the business, and maintain responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Record day to day general ledger transactions, including cash activity
• Process accounts payable (vendor invoices and expense reports, maintain vendor records, etc), monitor checking account balances.
• Review of credit card transactions
• Maintenance of contract status forms (tracking billing vs. contracts, participate in quarterly meetings with department heads to confirm status)
• Setup Unemployment and payroll taxes with new states as needed.
• Prepare and/or submit customer invoices and supporting documentation
• Complete accounting close procedures such as bank reconciliations, expense accruals, variance analysis and vendor confirmations.
• Timesheet support, review and maintenance.
• Assist with auditor annual audit and quarterly review
• Preparation of 1099s
• Assist with development of company policies
• Assist with other Finance/Accounting projects/Administrative tasks as needed, including reporting and analysis support
• Interact with internal team up to the CEO level

Required Skills/Abilities

• Detail oriented
• Effective at multi-tasking
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized
• Trustworthy, discreet and ethical
• Interested in biotech/pharmaceutical industry

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or relevant major
• 3-5 years of accounting work experience in Biotech or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP system strongly preferred

Salary Range: $76,000-$90,000

Work Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Opus Genetics is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person\'s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.