Staff Accountant

Berkeley Research Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting department and support monthly close processes in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the role covers rebate model accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, tax data gathering, and collaboration with multiple internal teams, emphasizing accuracy and customer service.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of experience with US GAAP, Excel, and MS Office are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in accounting or auditing preferred.
• US GAAP knowledge required.
• Proficient in MS Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistent attendance and reliability.
• Healthcare data experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary accounting support for Rebate model
• Review department and GL account coding of transactions (i.e. vouchers) for appropriateness.
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of standard recurring and non-recurring journal entries including adjusting entries
• Support the collection and preparation of data for sales tax returns
• Assist in providing accurate financial information and documentation to support tax preparer requests
• Work collaboratively and communicate often with several internal departments
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
• Contributing to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Healthcare data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

1-2 years accounting/auditing experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently

Second Sight Solutions, a subsidiary of Berkeley Research Group (BRG), is a health technology company, and our innovative technology reimagines how drug discount data is exchanged, establishing new connections and improving transparency for drug manufacturers and their customers. Our customers and partners trust us to deliver reliable, first-to-market solutions and safeguard the data we receive. We trust our employees, and our culture gives them the freedom to create, collaborate, and grow. Our leaders are industry experts, creative, unafraid to challenge the status quo, and the pioneers of market-changing solutions.

The Staff Accountant role reports to the Accounting Manager and is an important member of the Accounting department. As the Staff Accountant you will be working with the Accounting team to support the monthly accounting process within a fast-paced and quickly evolving company. The role provides significant learning opportunities as it encompasses day to day accounting duties as well as involvement in several project-based initiatives. The candidate must be very flexible and highly committed to quality, customer service, teamwork and supporting company and department goals in a fast-paced environment. Solid communication, technology, and organizational skills and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accuracy in all areas ofresponsibility are important qualities for this role.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Primary accounting support for Rebate model

• Review department and GL account coding of transactions (i.e. vouchers) for appropriateness.

• Perform bank reconciliations

• Assist in the preparation of standard recurring and non-recurring journal entries including adjusting entries

• Support the collection and preparation of data for sales tax returns

• Assist in providing accurate financial information and documentation to support tax preparer requests

• Work collaboratively and communicate often with several internal departments

• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes

• Contributing to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

• 1-2 years of professional experience in accounting or auditing preferred

• US GAAP knowledge

• Proficient in MS Office. Advanced skills in Excel

• Exceptional organizational skills, follow-up skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Consistent attendance and reliability

• Experience in healthcare, healthcare data, pharma, etc. a plus

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.