accountant Remote

Headlands Research

Full Time Remote 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today

Job description

Overview:

At Headlands Research, we are building a best in class clinical trial network. We’re an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant engagement Founded in 2018, our company operates clinical trial sites in the US and Canada with rapid plans for expansion.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and energized accounting professional to be an integral member of the regional finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Regional and/or Corporate Controller this role will have responsibility to support the accounting function for multiple sites in the network while providing other ad-hoc accounting and finance support services, including assisting onboarding and transition of new sites to the network. The role will ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with company policies and US GAAP.

Our ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills, enjoy a challenging work environment and the opportunity to exercise initiative, be self-motivated and demonstrate an aptitude and skill for proactively finding solutions.

Responsibilities:

Assists Regional or Corporate Controller and other team members with the management of the monthly accounting and reporting process for multiple sites and a growing number of clinical studies
Creates journal entries for multiple sites to support the full accrual accounting cycle for multiple sites
Preform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and assist in the monthly close
Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
Maintain ongoing reconciliations between the AR sub-system and the general ledger
Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
Ensure local reporting requirements are maintained on a timely basis
Financial analysis as required to support the business
Maintain and manage the fixed asset module, including performance of an annual physical inventory
Manage the Accounts Payable function including compliance with the annual 1099 process
Provide support for audit, tax, and other information requests
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with non-accounting professionals

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
- At least five years of related accounting or finance experience

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