Accountant

Job Description

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Department:

Accounting

Location:

110 Terry Dr.

Job Title:

Accountant

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Chief Administrative Officer

Role Purpose:

Supports accounting department in all aspects of accounting. Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices and as well as an excellent knowledge of MS Office. Will also possess good analytical, numerical, problem-solving skills. Attention to details and accuracy is required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintaining financial transaction records by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal compliance

Develop a chart of accounts that defines bookkeeping policies and procedures

Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions

Assist in Preparation of financial statements, such as ledgers, income statements, and balance statements

Utilize the appropriate accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevant

Assist with creating budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reports

Knowledge of essential accounting software

A general understanding of basic accounting principles such as accruals and revenue

Accounts payable knowledge and execution

Cash postings against invoices

Application of returns

Experience and knowledge in closing books

Ability to enter general ledger

Skilled in managing budgets

Experience in recording financial transactions

Experience using QuickBooks

Typical Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Education/Technical Competencies/ Certifications/ Licenses:

Technical competencies

Proven experience as an accountant.

Excellent organizing abilities.

Great attention to detail.

Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.

Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.

Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Other

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

5+ years of experience in a relevant accounting position required

1+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting required

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

a. Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, talk and hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

b. Work environment:

N/A

Full-time