Manager, Accounting

Role Overview

• Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger/ schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items.
• Prepare R&D and contract manufacturing (CMC) accrual journal entries based on executed contracts and communications with department leads or vendors, maintaining related workbooks and roll-forwards.
• Prepare and manage clinical trial accruals for select CROs and vendors, maintaining accurate accounting workbooks and ensuring proper tracking of expenses.
• Track and maintain monthly accruals and prepaids for assigned vendors and accounts, collaborating with department leads to ensure accurate recording based on contracts and operational needs.
• Track and prepare open Purchase Order accruals based on contracts and services provided, working with PO owners to ensure timeline and accurate month-end accruals.
• Prepare prepaids amortization of assigned accounts and maintain accuracy of subledgers, ensuring that subledgers are maintained accurately and consistently.
• Continuously evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain a thorough and current understanding of general ledger structure and ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with SOX 404 efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility.
• Supporting improvement of accounting policies and procedures to drive operational efficiency.
• Assist with annual audits and quarterly reviews, preparing audit schedules, and other audit requests.
• Provide support for special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses, as needed, or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, GAAP and SOX regulations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player.
• Self-starter, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with inventory accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, a plus.
• Experience with CRO/CMC accrual software, a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, preferred.

Benefits

• Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.