Staff Accountant

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Full Time Administrative San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (the “Company” or “ADARx”) located in San Diego, is a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to turning cutting‑edge science into life‑saving therapeutics. ADARx has developed proprietary RNA targeting platforms and technology for silencing or editing target mRNA. ADARx has a growing pipeline of RNA targeting therapeutics for treating diseases across a range of therapeutic areas including genetic, cardiometabolic, complement‑mediated diseases and central nervous system.

ADARx currently has multiple active programs in development, with three candidates conducting clinical trials. We are well‑financed by a syndicate of renowned investors.

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the journal entries and reconciliations for select areas of the general ledger including but not limited to cash, prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will support the Senior Accountant with clinical trial accounting procedures and may also have the opportunity to assist with various ad hoc projects as they arise.

This role is vital in ensuring that assigned general ledger areas are accurate, complete, and timely reported. This position reports to the Senior Accountant and is based at the Company’s office in San Diego, California.

• Timely completion of assigned month end processes including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other supporting schedules, if applicable.
• Prepare and maintain cash reconciliations for our various bank accounts.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid amortization schedules and verify all items are being properly capitalized and amortized.
• Prepare and maintain the fixed asset ledgers and verify all items are properly capitalized and depreciated.
• Assist with the preparation of our accrued liability work papers.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with clinical trial accounting procedures and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with Company’s accounting and internal control policies as they relate to assigned areas.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with critical collaborative partners throughout the company.
• Perform other duties and/or complete finance and accounting related projects as required.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case‑by‑case basis.

• 1+ years of accounting experience.
• BA/BS in accounting, finance, or related field required.

• General understanding of US GAAP highly preferred.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently; adaptable to working on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, take directions, and be able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Well organized and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• An understanding of financial accounting systems;
  Net Suite experience is a plus.

• This is a full-time position, Monday‑Friday, occasional overtime.
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Equity-based…