Accountant

Overview

An organization specializing in global solutions for R&D, Medical Affairs, Value & Evidence, and Commercial teams within the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant (Level 2). This role focuses on project accounting and revenue recognition, supporting core accounting operations and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities

Revenue & Project Accounting

• Support month-end close and revenue recognition processes across multiple business units
• Prepare revenue recognition reports for stakeholders and ensure accurate revenue recording
• Validate billing and revenue recognition schedules against client Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Audit monthly client-project reporting files for accuracy in revenue recognition and billing
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to unbilled and deferred revenue

Financial Operations & Controls

• Collaborate with project managers and finance partners to resolve discrepancies in revenue, expenses, invoicing, or reporting
• Book month-end journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform monthly fluctuation analysis of balance sheet and income statement at the consolidated level
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries
• Complete governmental surveys, business insurance questionnaires, and other compliance-related requests

Payments, Banking & Expenses

• Review and approve international vendor payments via VEEM
• Review and approve Canadian vendor payments through CIBC Bank
• Review and approve bank debit ACH/Wire positive pay notifications within First Trust Bank
• Prepare wire transfers under $50K within First Trust Bank
• Serve as backup for processing and sending client invoices
• Support expense report review to ensure timely submission and approval for month-end close
• Verify company credit card activity is properly recorded in the accounting ERP

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support implementation of new PSA and ERP systems
• Prepare monthly foreign exchange (FX) rate files and load rates into Sage Intacct; communicate rates to international facilities
• Manage accounting for capitalized software, ensuring proper GAAP classification in partnership with development leads

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience including:
  • Project accounting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Month-end close
  • Revenue recognition
  • Audit support
  • Billing schedules and reconciliations
• Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and finance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or professional services industries
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct, PSA tools, or ERP implementations
• Exposure to multi-currency and international accounting environments

Location

Information about the job location is not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details and benefits are not provided in the job description.