Rigel Pharmaceuticals

Staff Accountant

Rigel Pharmaceuticals$94K — $122K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Accounting or related field, with 3 years of accounting experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Proficient in Excel; ability to quickly learn new accounting software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Process accounts payable invoices; ensure proper coding and approvals
  • Manage accounts payable inbox and supplier inquiries
  • Review and process employee travel and expense reimbursements
  • Record operational accounting entries in the general ledger
  • Participate in month-end close activities, including journal entries
  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Assist in audit preparation with necessary documentation

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus and equity incentive awards
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance included
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts offered
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. This position is responsible for processing accounts payable (AP) invoices, operational accounting, month-end close activities, including recording journal entries and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Process and manage accounts payable, ensuring all invoices are coded correctly and approved in accordance with company policies
  • Manage AP inbox, set up new suppliers, bank verification, and supplier inquiries
  • Review and process employee travel and expense (T&E) reimbursements in accordance with the Company's travel and expense guidelines
  • Assist in the recording of operational accounting entries, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger
  • Participate in the month-end close process, including preparing and recording month-end journal entries for areas of responsibility (cash, accrued AP, fixed asset, etc.)
  • Responsible for performing balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Assist in audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and support to external/internal auditors and other professional service providers
  • Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and maintain accurate financial records and control reports
  • Serve as liaison between vendors and Rigel representatives to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Support the annual Form 1099 process
  • Support other regulatory filings, including but not limited to property tax submissions and business registration documentation
  • Ensure compliance with accounting and SOX rules for all areas of responsibility
  • Other ad hoc projects as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS in Accounting/Business with three years of related accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Proficiency in Excel and ability to quickly learn accounting software
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and detail & organization skills required
  • Able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks & work independently
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
  • Detail-oriented and possess excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary range for this position is National $94,000 to $110,000 and, Premium Market (SFBA/NYC/Boston Area) $100,000 to $122,000. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is eligible to participate in Rigel's annual bonus program and is eligible for equity incentive awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. This position is not commission-based.

Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid company holidays; and other benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

About Rigel Pharmaceuticals

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing and providing novel small molecule drugs that significantly improve the lives of patients with immune and hematologic disorders, cancer and rare diseases. Rigel's pioneering research focuses on signaling pathways that are critical to disease mechanisms. The company's first FDA approved product is TAVALISSE® (fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate) tablets, indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. Rigel's current clinical programs include Phase 3 studies of fostamatinib in autoimmune hemolytic anemia and IgA nephropathy.
Learn more about Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Size
165 employees
Market Cap
$200.4 million
Industry
Net Income
-$29.7 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+48.9%
Revenue
$108.6 million
NASDAQ

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