ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Financial Accountant II at ICON, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and support strategic financial planning.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Managing and overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Coordinating and executing month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Conducting detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements, and participating in internal and external audits.
- Developing and maintaining financial models and reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support for various business initiatives and projects.
- Mentoring and supervising junior accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
Your Profile:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Should be CA/CMA inter qualified.
- Should have 10+years of experience in AR Collections and Cash Applications.
- Extensive experience in financial accounting, with a proven track record of managing financial reporting and compliance.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and provide clear financial insights.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- CA/CMA inter qualified
- 10+ years of experience in AR Collections and Cash Applications
- Extensive experience in financial accounting, financial reporting and compliance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls
- Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools
- Experience with ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience mentoring and supervising junior accounting staff
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.









