Senior Accountant

Sarepta Therapeutics • Cambridge, MA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Accounting and partners with SG&A business partners, FP&A, and other functions to support a timely, complete monthly close and forecasting process. This key individual contributor prepares monthly SG&A accruals and prepaids, accounts for fixed asset activity, and analyzes budget versus actual results. The role applies U.S. GAAP and accounting research to evaluate software-as-a-service arrangements, capital projects, and other transactions, with opportunities to participate in technical accounting, operational improvements, and budget-related initiatives.

The successful candidate thrives in a team environment, serves as an active business partner, manages cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced setting, and meets deadlines through effective time management in a hybrid work environment. The role requires U.S. work authorization. The position is hybrid, with on-site work at a Sarepta facility in the United States and/or attendance at company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight periodic reporting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn from team members and adapt to growing business needs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Confident relationship-management skills and comfort communicating with all levels of the business.
• Ability to work and solve problems independently while embracing teamwork and collaboration.
• Effective critical-thinking skills to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience.
• CPA or equivalent.
• Experience using large ERP systems, preferably Oracle; training will be provided.
• Interest in data analytics tools or process automation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly close and financial reporting process.
• Report actuals for SG&A functions, partnering with FP&A and the business to understand drivers and variances.
• Support fixed asset financial reporting and related processes, including coordinating with asset owners, tracking large capital projects, and managing asset tagging and disposals.
• Serve as the main Finance point of contact for an SG&A business partner, providing guidance on actuals inquiries and vendor management.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries with required supporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate, fully reconciled account reconciliations in areas including fixed assets, prepaids, and SG&A accruals, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and manage IT and facilities budgets and forecasts with relevant business partners.
• Maintain SOX 404 compliance in assigned areas.
• Ensure assigned areas are complete and accurate in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Respond to external and internal audit support requests and inquiries related to audit testing.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly flux analyses for budget versus actuals and period-over-period actuals.
• Help streamline accounting business processes to improve productivity and create operating efficiencies.
• Assist with other assigned tasks involving SG&A expense and facilities activity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit package.
• Benefits and work-life resources supporting physical and emotional wellness, financial wellness, and caregivers.

What This Job Offers

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