Senior Accountant Job New Bedford area,Massachusetts USA,Accounting

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing commercial biotech finance team. This role will be a significant contributor to the month-end close process working with a high degree of autonomy under the guidance of the Controller while collaborating closely with a Staff Accountant on AP and PO processes. This position will report to the Controller. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong public accounting foundation who is looking to deepen their industry experience and grow into a role with increasing scope.

Responsibilities:

Play a significant role in the month-end close process, with minimal supervision, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare and review accrual journal entries, including clinical trial/R&D accruals
Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
Work closely with the Staff Accountant to ensure the AP and PO process runs smoothly and accurately
Support SOX readiness compliance, including documentation, testing coordination, and control execution
Apply and build on a foundational understanding of more advanced/technical accounting topics (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, stock comp) as needed
Contribute to inventory accounting and revenue Gross-to-Net (GTN) analysis, where applicable
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Clinical Operations, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely accounting
Assist with external audit requests and schedules
Identify and help implement process improvements as the company scales
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a virtual environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize
Ability to flexibly adapt to changing business needs and meet timelines
Ability to prioritize and drive open items to completion
Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience (audit or assurance) required
Strong foundational accounting knowledge (US GAAP); working knowledge of clinical accrual accounting a plus
Experience with SOX and internal control environments
Advanced Excel skills (or equivalent);
Experience with Net Suite a plus
Experience with Concur a plus
Biotech/pharma or life sciences industry experience a plus
Excellent communication and organizational skills; comfortable working independently
Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset