Staff Accountant – Clinical Research
Job Description:
• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and recurring transactions
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Perform monthly balance-sheet and bank reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor bill processing, invoicing, and cash application
• Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for monthly close
• Ensure close documentation is complete and audit-ready
• Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
• Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including:
• Reviewing contracts for accounting data inputs
• Supporting revenue schedules and deferred revenue tracking
• Preparing journal entries related to revenue and contract assets/liabilities
• Maintain revenue support schedules and documentation
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support external audits
• Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
• Support domestic and international tax filings by preparing supporting schedules
• Help maintain internal control documentation and compliance support files
• Enter and maintain accounting data within NetSuite or other ERP systems
• Assist with process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and reporting improvements
Requirements:
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Prior experience within clinical research, life sciences (CRO, biotech, pharma, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
• Working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Basic familiarity with ASC 606 and revenue recognition concepts
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Progress toward CPA or CPA-eligibility
Benefits:
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support for you and your family through Spring Health
• Equity package
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible work options – remote and hybrid arrangements
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• One Medical membership
• 401(k) plan with company match
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• Prepare and post journal entries for routine and recurring transactions
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Perform monthly balance-sheet and bank reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor bill processing, invoicing, and cash application
• Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for monthly close
• Ensure close documentation is complete and audit-ready
• Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
• Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including:
• Reviewing contracts for accounting data inputs
• Supporting revenue schedules and deferred revenue tracking
• Preparing journal entries related to revenue and contract assets/liabilities
• Maintain revenue support schedules and documentation
• Prepare schedules and documentation to support external audits
• Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
• Support domestic and international tax filings by preparing supporting schedules
• Help maintain internal control documentation and compliance support files
• Enter and maintain accounting data within NetSuite or other ERP systems
• Assist with process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and reporting improvements
Requirements:
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Prior experience within clinical research, life sciences (CRO, biotech, pharma, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
• Working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Basic familiarity with ASC 606 and revenue recognition concepts
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Progress toward CPA or CPA-eligibility
Benefits:
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support for you and your family through Spring Health
• Equity package
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible work options – remote and hybrid arrangements
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• One Medical membership
• 401(k) plan with company match
Apply Now
Apply Now