Creative Financial Staffing
Senior Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing, Baltimore, MD, United States
About the Company and Senior Accountant Opportunity:
- CFS is partnering with a new client in the PE/clinical research industry to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team on a fully remote, contract to hire basis
- This position will ideally begin within a week for the selected candidate after an interview
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST, 40 hours per week. Can be somewhat flexible if needed
- This position is 100% REMOTE for US candidates
- Company will ship equipment to candidates, but all candidates should have reliable home WiFi
- Pay: $35-41/hour depending on experience
Job Duties for the Senior Accountant:
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries for financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations, including but not limited to, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Monitor the cash flow movements and complete regular cash flow forecasting.
- Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the monthly Financial Reporting Package and other monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements.
- Assist with month-end close duties. Record the assigned monthly and quarterly journal entries as needed.
- Consult with external auditors and accurate preparation of schedules for the annual audit.
- Adhere and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial assets
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.
Ideal Candidate for the Senior Accountant Position:
- Possesses multitasking abilities, excellent problem solving and decision making skills and is able to work in high pressure situations
- Has a positive attitude and is willing to take on a challenge
- Has an analytical mind and enjoys complex work
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Detail oriented
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
- Bachelors in Accounting or related field required
- 5-7 years of accounting experience required
- Must be strong with balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience with ASC606 a plus
- Experience using NetSuite preferred but not required
- Previous experience using a variety of accounting systems beneficial in place on NetSuite
- Proficiency with Excel; ability to do pivot tables a big plus
- Knowledge of the clinical research industry a big plus