Senior Accountant Biotech

Location: Cambridge MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week
Compensation: $90000$110000 Base Bonus

TrovaTal is partnering with a growing Biotech in Cambridge MA seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with a combination of public accounting and private industry experience who enjoys a hands-on role in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller the Senior Accountant will play an integral role in the companys financial close reporting and general accounting functions. The position will work closely with R&D Clinical Operations and other internal departments to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting across the organization.

This position offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Cambridge.

• Support monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes including journal entries account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare and manage accruals related to research clinical and operational activities including CROs vendors and interdepartmental expenses.
• Partner closely with R&D Clinical Operations and other departments to ensure accurate expense recognition and accrual estimates.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations financial schedules and variance analyses.
• Assist with external audits including preparation of supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Support accounting for prepaid expenses fixed assets and other general ledger activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes internal controls and reporting efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects and additional accounting initiatives as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience including a combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including US GAAP accrual accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Experience in biotechnology pharmaceutical or life sciences industries a plus.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred.

• Base Salary: $90000$110000
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Schedule: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week in Cambridge MA

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