Job description
Location: New York City, NY
Overview:
Join a leading biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for rare childhood diseases. They value their team members and offer competitive compensation, including a generous 401K match, stock options, and excellent health benefits.
Position Summary:
Provide accounting and finance expertise, working with corporate and department management on key issues. Responsibilities include monthly and annual closing processes, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and annual financial closings.
- Post journal entries and review GL postings.
- Maintain and update balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and detailed month-end analysis.
- Implement effective accounting controls and business processes.
- Support financial statement audits and filings (10-K, 10-Q).
- Conduct technical accounting research and documentation.
- Assist with internal control systems and special projects.
Qualifications:
- CPA or equivalent preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 3-6 years of experience.
- Experience with a Big 4 or SEC-registered company preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus.