The Staff Accountant leads project billing, revenue recognition, and project-level financial analysis. This role will ensure accurate project accounting, monitor financial performance, and provide actionable insights to optimize profitability. This role requires strong collaboration with project managers, study directors, the accounting team, and senior leadership to drive financial discipline and compliance across projects. This role requires an honest, highly analytical, and detail-oriented individual who must be a fast learner and self-motivated.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Billing & Revenue Recognition
- Lead the end-to-end project billing process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing in compliance with contract terms.
- Review project contracts to determine billing schedules, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and cost accruals.
- Collaborate with project managers or study directors to validate billable hours, expenses, and deliverables.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and address client inquiries related to invoices.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct project-level P&L analysis, tracking actuals vs. budget/forecast, and identifying variances.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports for leadership, highlighting project performance, margins, and risks.
- Develop financial models to assess project profitability, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
- Support forecasting and budgeting processes by providing project-level financial insights.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Streamline billing and financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX compliance (if applicable).
- Work closely with the accounting team to reconcile project-related GL accounts and ensure proper revenue/cost allocation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and project accounting software.
- Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools, preferred but not required
BENEFITS
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Biomere pays substantial portion of premium
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – reimbursement of first half of deductible
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D – premiums paid by Biomere
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days
• 401K Plan with 5% matching
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free parking
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What We Do
Biomere is a global, nonclinical contract research organization (CRO) with locations on the east and west coast, as well as multiple locations in China (JOINN). Our globality, personal approach and our drive to expedite research timelines, makes us ideally suited to support our clients’ needs. Visit the “CRO Expertise” area of our website at Biomere.com to review our capabilities and resources.
Our Facilities are AALAC accredited, OLAW Assured, DEA Licensed, and USDA Registered. JOINN is a pioneer in commercial GLP services and is a leading CRO in China, with facilities in Suzhou, Beijing, Wuzhou and Chongqing.
The following differentiators set us apart from many other CROs:
• Competitive study-start timing
• Largest colony of NHPs available in New England
• Enhanced and rapidly growing ocular research program (U.S. and China)
• East coast vivarium and headquarters near Boston (Worcester, MA)
• New west coast vivarium (San Francisco North Bay area)
• Dedicated concierge team skilled in navigating studies placed in China
• China concierge team member with over 10 years USDA experience
• 20 - 30% savings on studies placed in China
At Biomere, It's Personal. Our relationships with our clients are what sets us apart. We are truly driven to expedite your research journey. Make sure to visit The Concourse, our private life science sharing community on our website to take advantage of the resources created for you by KOLs in the life science community. Visit soon! Visit Often! resources are added frequently.
