Sr. Accountant

TalentCraft; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company located in California, Missouri, is seeking a senior accountant to manage R&D accruals and financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, solid ERP system expertise, and advanced Excel skills. Duties include analyzing R&D contracts, preparing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. This role is critical for accuracy and risk management within the R&D space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5+ years of experience in a relevant senior accounting role.
• Experience in handling month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Solid experience in at least 2 ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret R&D contracts and determine appropriate accrual schedules.
• Update clinical site accrual models based on patient enrollment data.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and US GAAP.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Understanding of SOX 404B compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Intacct

Netsuite

Job description

• Interpret R&D contracts and determine appropriate accrual schedules and/or models
• Update clinical site accrual models based on current patient enrollment data and latest site budgets
• Analyze, review, and examine R&D related invoices and related support to populate R&D accrual accordingly
• Ensure monthly R&D accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager review
• Work closely with accounting on month end and quarter end close processes, including but not limit to accruals, reporting and reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare complex journal entries on monthly/quarterly basis
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to ensure accuracy and accrual completeness
• Support both external quarterly and annual audits
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Assist in process improvements and system implementations as needed
• Support ad hoc projects as needed
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with 3-5+ years of experience in a relevant senior accounting role at a publicly traded company
• Solid experience in at least 2 ERP systems. i.e. SAP, Oracle, Intacct, QAD, Mas90, Macola, Netsuite etc. -- Note: Quickbooks will not be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience and understanding of SOX 404B compliance requirements
• Must have experience handling GL, Month End Close, Accruals, Reconciliations.
• High attention to details as this role works within the R&D space which is very high risk