Description The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing pharmaceutical company. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining compliance with internal controls and company policies.
The Senior
Accountant will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and external service providers to support monthly close activities, financial reporting, audits, and operational accounting processes.
The Senior
Accountant will report directly to the Assistant Controller. This is a remote-based position located in the United States.
Responsibilities
General Accounting
Prepare and record journal entries for month-end and year-end close
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
Accounts Payable & Expenses:
Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding
Process employee expense reports in accordance with company travel and expense policies
Monitor vendor payments and resolve invoice discrepancies
Assist with purchase order matching and invoice approvals
Cash & Treasury:
Perform daily cash reconciliations
Record banking transactions, wire transfers, and ACH payments
Assist with cash forecasting and treasury reporting
Support banking administration and account maintenance
Fixed Assets
Maintain the fixed asset register
Record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
Coordinate periodic physical asset verification
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Support external audits and tax compliance by preparing requested schedules
Assist with SOX or internal control documentation, if applicable
Maintain accounting documentation and support records
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
Participate in ERP system enhancements (NetSuite preferred)
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and internal procedures
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA certification or CPA candidate required
7-10 years of accounting-related experience
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred
Public accounting experience is a plus
Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate Elevar’s core values by holding ourselves and each other accountable for the work we do, taking time to collaborate effectively while working remotely, making space for ingenuity in work and thought, and staying grounded in compassion
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $140,000. Final compensation depends on multiple factors including but not limited to, relevant experience, skillset, depth and breadth of knowledge, internal equity, and external market factors.
Elevar
Therapeutics is a rapidly growing biotech company that offers competitive wages and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, time off, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits for employees.