Associate Director, Accounting

Therapeutics Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1997 and built upon 28+ years of dermatology-specific experience, we are the only full-service dermatology CRO that takes products from concept to approval. Voted one of San Diego’s Top Workplaces, we take pride in maintaining a company culture that values collaboration, diversity of background and thought, and dedicated talent. When you join Therapeutics, you are not a number or a cog in the wheel, you are valued for your unique and important contributions that you bring to our team and our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related business administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate accounting.
• In-depth experience in payroll, billing and financial reporting.
• Prior people-management experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and advanced skill in Excel.
• Strong experience in ADP payroll and accounting system conversions from QuickBooks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with time tracking payroll implementation.
• Experience working within a clinical research organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage all aspects of multi-state payroll and work performed by Sr. Accounting Manager.
• Interpret company pay policies and reconcile schedules, e.g. vacation, sick, personal day, insurance, etc.
• Maintain payroll reporting, time report tracking, payroll related journal entries, e.g. bi-weekly payroll, vacation accruals, R&D labor allocation, etc.
• Review and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.
• Prepare bi-weekly 401(k) employee deferral transmittals and annual safe harbor match.
• Prepare documentation for annual workers compensation audits.
• Prepare documentation for annual 401(k) 5500 non-discrimination testing.
• Coordinate with team members to complete implementation of automated time tracking system.
• Maintain processes and controls to ensure billing and revenue recognition is accurate in accordance with customer contracts and GAAP.
• Maintain complex internal workbooks and reconcile to general ledger and client billings.
• Coordinate with clinical development to accurately prepare investigator payments and accruals.
• Prepare custom ad hoc client reporting.
• Provide support for revenue forecasting models.
• Maintain accounting internal control policies and processes.
• Establish timelines and manage month end close, reviewing general ledger for accuracy.
• Manage fixed asset reporting and record keeping including asset additions, disposals and property tax reporting.
• Maintain audit ready financial records and reconciliation schedules.
• Support financial reporting ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Support executive team, contracts and business development, as needed.

Benefits

• Voted one of San Diego’s Top Workplaces
• Company culture that values collaboration, diversity of background and thought, and dedicated talent
• Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager