About the role

  • Senior R&D Accountant managing R&D financials for ArsenalBio, a biotech firm targeting solid tumors. Collaborating with internal teams to influence key financial decisions and drive R&D efficiencies.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with FP&A and Clinical Operations to prepare clinical trial accruals based on trial activities/progress
  • Lead cost tracking for all R&D spend, including contract management, project progress vs. budget, FTE allocations, and percentage-of-completion reporting
  • Prepare monthly R&D accruals for all programs to accurately record CRO activities, and other R&D related actual spend
  • Execute the month-end close process, including journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned R&D and clinical cost areas
  • Collaborate with R&D Operations and the Contracts team regarding contract amendments, new contracts, and work orders for planned projects
  • Review R&D purchase orders to evaluate percentage of completion, timing of deliverables, and alignment with project milestones
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of actual R&D costs for revenue recognition and internal financial reporting
  • Review and validate R&D PO coding and R&D invoices to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Prepare consultant and contractor accruals, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project milestones and contractual terms
  • Support annual audit activities and internal control reviews by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
  • Perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of experience
  • Prior experience in a publicly listed company strongly preferred
  • Experience in the biotechnology or life sciences industry is a plus
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. GAAP, particularly R&D accruals, consultant accruals, CRO accounting, and percentage-of-completion methods
  • Minimum of 5+ years accounting experience
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

  • Our people-first culture cultivates a deep respect for humanity
  • We provide powerful tools to empower our employees to take charge of their career paths
  • We believe in investing in our employees' well-being—both professionally and personally
  • We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds
  • ArsenalBio is an equal opportunity employer and deeply values diversity within our company

Job title

Senior R&D Accountant, Contract

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$55 - $79 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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