Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
About The Position
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland. For over three decades, Ionis has been dedicated to discovering medical breakthroughs and pioneering RNA-targeted medicines. Their platform revolutionizes drug discovery and transforms lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology, and other areas of high patient need, Ionis is driving innovation in RNA therapies and advancing new approaches in gene editing. The company is financially well-positioned to achieve its strategic goals and fosters a challenging, motivating, and rewarding environment that promotes innovation and scientific excellence. Ionis recognizes that its success is driven by the exceptional talents and dedication of its employees and seeks diverse individuals to join its team. The company invests in its onsite, hybrid, and remote work environments to build strong relationships and support employee and cultural growth. Ionis invites passionate individuals to apply and contribute to changing the course of human health while developing their careers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA certification (or in-process)
- At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including at least two years at a public accounting firm
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and interpret accounting guidance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to adapt and work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and completeness of working papers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of projects and processes
- Collaborative and comfortable asking questions, engaging in constructive debate, and addressing challenging issues
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a Big Four public accounting firm strongly preferred
- Broadridge or other SEC filing software
- SAP or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
- BlackLine
- Equity Edge Online
- Clearwater
- OneStream
Responsibilities
- Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit deliverables, including preparation of Ionis’ quarterly earnings releases and Forms 10-Q and 10-K, related tie-outs, and XBRL review
- Support the financial statement close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for investments, leases, debt, equity (including stock-based compensation), and other assigned areas
- Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements, including statements of equity and cash flows
- Play an integral role in ensuring that internal controls in assigned areas operate as designed and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities
- Monitor, research and analyze current, new, and pending technical accounting guidance as needed
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda for specific transactions and the adoption of new accounting guidance
- Assist in overseeing accounting policies, including drafting any new policies upon adoption of new accounting principles
- Identify opportunities to optimize accounting processes and procedures
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
