Staff Accountant

Perform and support core accounting functions, including financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and staff on issues or queries.
• Support and actively contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Comply with all corporate policies and adhere to all GCP guidelines.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting processes and policies to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to strong internal and external client relationships through positive interactions.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 3 years in accounting or financial discipline, preferably in a contract research organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Professional certification preferred (i.e., certified public accountant, chartered accountant).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Valid driver’s license with no limitations on driving availability.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to understand both written and verbal communication, type/work at a computer, and sit for up to 90% of the workday.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

General office working conditions; the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.