Accountant

Red Nucleus

About The Position

Red Nucleus is a premier provider of global solutions for R&D, Medical Affairs, Value & Evidence, and Commercial teams within biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Squarely focused on the life sciences industry for more than 30 years, Red Nucleus takes pride in our long-term relationships with industry leaders, as well as our strategic partnerships with innovative startups. We are focused on developing thoughtful, high-quality solutions that are in accordance with each client’s unique culture and needs. Our clients trust us to build impactful, award-winning programs that deliver actionable insights and measurable results. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant (Level 2) to support core accounting operations, with a strong focus on project accounting and revenue recognition. This role partners closely with business units and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely month-end close activities. Healthcare or life sciences industry experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to:
Project accounting
General ledger accounting
Month-end close
Revenue recognition
Audit support
Billing schedules and reconciliations
Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles
High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and finance teams

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, life sciences, or professional services industry experience
Experience with Sage Intacct, PSA tools, or ERP implementations
Exposure to multi-currency and international accounting environments

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close and revenue recognition process across multiple business units, including SS&A, L&D, MACS, and CMS
Prepare revenue recognition reports for business unit stakeholders and ensure accurate revenue recording
Validate billing schedules and revenue recognition schedules against client Statements of Work (SOWs)
Audit monthly client-project reporting files to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to unbilled and deferred revenue
Coordinate with project managers and finance partners to resolve discrepancies related to revenue, expenses, invoicing, or reporting
Book month-end journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis at the consolidated level
Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests
Complete governmental surveys, business insurance questionnaires, and other compliance-related requests
Review and approve international vendor payments via VEEM
Review and approve Canada vendor payments through CIBC Bank
Review bank debit ACH/Wire positive pay notifications and approve activity within First Trust Bank
Prepare wire transfers within First Trust Bank for payments under $50K
Serve as backup for processing and sending client invoices
Support expense report review to ensure timely submission and approval for month-end close
Verify company credit card activity is properly recorded in the accounting ERP
Support the implementation of new PSA and ERP systems
Prepare monthly FX exchange rate files and load rates into Sage Intacct, while communicating rates to international facilities
Manage accounting for capitalized software, partnering with development leads to ensure proper GAAP classification (capital vs. expense)