Staff Accountant (Remote)

Overview

This remote-based Staff Accountant role is located in the United States and supports the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing pharmaceutical organization. The position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, while maintaining compliance with internal controls and company policies. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory teams, and external service providers to support monthly close activities, financial reporting, audits, and operational accounting processes. This role reports to the Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and record journal entries for month-end and year-end close
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding
• Process employee expense reports in accordance with company travel and expense policies
• Monitor vendor payments and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assist with purchase order matching and invoice approvals

Cash & Treasury

• Perform daily cash reconciliations
• Record banking transactions, wire transfers, and ACH payments
• Assist with cash forecasting and treasury reporting
• Support banking administration and account maintenance

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
• Coordinate periodic physical asset verification

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support external audits and tax compliance by preparing requested schedules
• Assist with SOX or internal control documentation, if applicable
• Maintain accounting documentation and support records

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Participate in ERP system enhancements (NetSuite preferred)
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and internal procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 2–5 years of accounting-related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated annual base salary range: $115,000 to $140,000
• Final compensation depends on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skillset, depth and breadth of knowledge, internal equity, and external market factors.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, time off, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits for employees.

Location

• Remote-based position located in the United States.