The Senior Accountant assists in overseeing and executing the organization's policies and procedures related to the General Ledger. Ensures an accurate and timely close and that all transactions are appropriately recorded in accordance with GAAP and accounting standards consistent across the organization. This position will have constant interaction with other departments and resources throughout the company. This role requires an honest, transparent, and collaborative individual who is self-motivated, focused on continuous improvement, and has a risk and control mindset to ensure preparedness for both internal and external audits.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monthly General Ledger close for all business units, including determining the proper treatment of financial accrued liabilities and other general accounting transactions.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations monthly according to an established schedule.
- Reconciliation of bank accounts. Prepare and record journal entries.
- Maintenance and reconciliation of accounting records, including prepaids, accruals, and deferred revenues, which reconcile to the Balance Sheet.
- Ensure practices are in place to prepare and maintain schedules and support documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, and internal and external auditors.
- Perform quarterly reviews/year-end audits with internal, external, and regulatory auditors.
- Conduct annual fixed asset and inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Develop standards for coordinating work with the parent company.
- Work closely with relevant personnel to understand and/or gather information about non-standard transactions.
- The ability to step into other roles to facilitate a quick and smooth month-end close is essential.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of personnel.
- Must thrive in a team-oriented environment as well as demonstrate the ability to work independently within established policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent degree) preferred.
- Ten years of experience in medium firm
- Experience should include preparation for and dealings with external auditors.
- Strong General Ledger knowledge with month-end closing experience, including preparation of financial statements.
- ERP system (Oracle NetSuite) experience preferred but not required.
- Bilingual (Chinese) helpful but not required.
- The position will require flexibility to step into other finance functions at times to maintain closing schedules.
- Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer!
- Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
- Ten years of experience in medium firm
- Preparation for and dealings with external auditors
- Strong General Ledger knowledge and month-end closing experience
- ERP system experience (preferably Oracle NetSuite)
- Bilingual in Chinese
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.
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