The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Manager of Accounting, will be responsible for assigned journal entries, accruals, bank account reconciliations, business expense administration and other accounting operations tasks. While focused on the day-to-day of the accounting department, this role will assist month-end closing activities including balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany transactions. Additionally, this position will own our Long Term Incentive plan entries, while collaborating across the finance team, other departments throughout the organization, and external partners.
The successful candidate will be a strong performer who can meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities. This role will require excellent interpersonal skills, expert problem-solving ability, and a detailed focus on accounting processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the assigned portions of the General Ledger and prepare journal entries, with accuracy and in compliance with IFRS
Perform account analysis, reconciliations, and documentation of supporting schedules with timely follow up of reconciling items of balance sheet accounts including but not limited to: fixed assets, accrued expenses, prepaids, current assets and cash
Own and maintain accrual entries and corresponding reconciling schedules
Own the Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) accrual and forecast process
Prepare and execute uploads into accounting system
Process and review company expenses for multiple entities and ensure complete and correct GL coding in a timely manner
Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed
Support annual audit ensure timely completion of audit schedules and tasks
Assist with building and maintaining a strong internal control environment
Review of assigned general ledger accounts and cost centers through regular preparation of reports and appropriate support materials
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related course of study and 3 or more years of accounting experience
Addition of Big 4 accounting experience is preferred
Familiarity with accounting and financial control principles and advanced excel skill requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Sound business judgment for anticipating, diagnosing, and solving operational issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to balance and successfully complete multiple priorities on time
Strong organizational skills with a heavy process orientation
Biotech experience preferred
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