Senior Accountant

Uniquely positioned to enhance quality of life in aging, at Alkahest, we are pioneering science that is rapidly being translated to the clinic. Our approaches utilize in vivo, in vitro, proteomic, and molecular techniques to identify new therapeutics and apply them to patients. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Senior Accountant.  This position will play a critical role in the preparation of financial statements and reporting for a rapidly growing development stage life science company.  This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Alkahest offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, annual bonus potential, stock options, opportunities for career growth and development, and a work environment that is collaborative, collegial and lots of fun. 

Professional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for most aspects of the monthly financial close process, including prepaids and accruals (with a focus on clinical trial expense accruals), journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Compile data for monthly and quarterly financial reporting package.
• Preparation of monthly cost allocations critical to tracking expenses for research and development projects
• Management of timesheet application used for project costing
• Oversee fixed asset management, including asset tracking and reporting
• Key role in supporting the company’s annual financial audit
• Assist in ensuring compliance with US GAAP and the Company’s financial accounting policies
• Preparation of periodic government agency schedules and forms, such as property tax returns
• Assist with implementing process improvements towards an accelerated month-end close.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in accounting
• 4+ years of demonstrated progression in an accounting/finance role
• CPA preferred
• Biotech/Pharma experience preferred
• Process and system orientation with an understanding of internal controls
• Computer skills: Functional experience with an ERP; proficiency in MS Office applications such as; Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proactive, detail-oriented, a self-starter, able to take responsibility and maintain high quality and accuracy in reporting with specific deadlines
• Team-oriented with outstanding integrity, accuracy and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems with strong analytical skills

Apply today.  We'd love to meet you.