Staff Accountant

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc • Chicago, IL

7d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position supports the Company’s high growth objectives, goals and strategies under the guidance of the Associate Director of Accounting. The Staff Accountant position supports the month end close process, performs accounts receivable (including gross to net adjustments) and other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to utilize advanced finance and accounting experience to manage assigned workload.
• Working knowledge of corporate financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and related analytics, including cost center review and comparison to budget and forecast.
• Able to quickly establish a personal brand within the organization to drive cross functional collaboration.
• Curious mindset that proactively seeks understanding and feedback.
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related areas is required.
• CPA is required.
• 3-4 years’ accountancy experience required.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and management reporting and analysis.
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Big 4 Experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in month end close process, including revenue, inventory, fixed assets, prepaids and supply chain accounting, reconciliation and analysis.
• Analyzes, processes and resolves chargebacks items to establish appropriate credit within the contractual requirements through extensive research of EDI submissions to resolve discrepancies between wholesaler requests for credit and the Meitheal chargeback system.
• Performs corporate accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reviews results on a monthly basis and provides variance analysis.
• Prepares and maintains accounting documentation, including technical accounting research on complex accounting issues and documents the position papers.
• Independently and timely perform non-recurring, one-off projects and other analyses as delegated by the Associate Director of Accounting.

What This Job Offers

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