Senior Accountant

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

Healthcare benefits including medical,

Family building benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a leading Pharmaceuticals & Biotech manufacturing organization. This role focuses on monthly close, payroll-related accounting, and strong internal controls, partnering with finance, operations, and cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure GAAP compliance.

The position is remote for US-based candidates only, with an annual compensation range of $105,000 to $142,500 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing and/or public accounting.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing accounting teams.
• Advanced payroll accounting with ADP experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Workday).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, setting priorities and providing feedback.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and entries are accurate.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls, serving as auditors' key contact.
• Drive system and process improvements for timely financial closing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and align processes.
• Lead ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll accounting

GAAP

SOX compliance

Excel

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Workday

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead key accounting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on monthly close, payroll-related accounting, and financial controls. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with finance, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes, support accurate reporting, and help ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements. The ideal candidate will bring both hands-on technical accounting depth and the leadership presence needed to coach the team and support continuous improvement.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $105,000 – $142,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, setting priorities and providing feedback
• Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Manage the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and entries are accurate
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls, serving as a contact for auditors
• Drive improvements in systems and processes for timely financial statement closing
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and align processes
• Lead ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership skills in coaching and developing accounting teams
• Advanced payroll GL accounting experience, preferably with ADP
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Workday
• Strong communication skills to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus program
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Family building benefits and support for caregiving needs
• Paid vacation and holidays, along with other paid leaves of absence
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.