Job DescriptionSenior AccountantLocation: Norwich, CT (Remote)
Industry: Biotech
Company Size: $80 - $100 Million in Revenue
Salary: $120K and up based on experience and location
Job Type: Direct Hire
We are actively looking to add a Senior Accountant to our team.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial transactions, reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting audits.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and subledger reconciliations.
- Support and collaborate with internal teams (e.g., procurement, project management, R&D) to resolve accounting issues, especially those relating to inventory, payroll, cost of sales, and compliance with specialized revenue recognition standards
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and company policies, including preparing schedules for audits and regulatory filings
- Promote process and control improvements, contributing ideas for implementing new tools and efficient techniques to enhance financial operations.
- Support tax compliance (property, income, international tax filings, R&D credits, etc.) and regulatory reporting for manufacturing.
- Assist with onboarding new customers and vendors, expense reimbursements, and review expense variances against budget.
- Mentor junior staff and provide financial support to cross-functional teams, especially for manufacturing finance and inventory management.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience; CPA or similar certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a senior accountant, preferably in biotechnology, life science, or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and advanced proficiency with financial software (NetSuite, Excel, or equivalent).
- Analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail,
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and convey this information to a non-finance audience.
- Experience with process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
- Problem-solving for complex accounting scenarios unique to life sciences (e.g., project-based revenue recognition, inventory impairments).
- Strong communication and organization for interfacing with auditors, finance team, and manufacturing departments.
- Leadership in producing audit-ready schedules and ensuring accurate documentation for compliance.
- Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
Why Join Us:- Direct hire with long-term career stability
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
- Up to 11.5 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
- Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
- Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
- Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies
