We have a current opportunity for a Senior Accountant on an initial 6-month contract basis. The position will be based in San Diego, CA. For further information about this position please apply. We are only able to place candidates on a W2.

Performs a variety of accounting responsibilities while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and company policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures accuracy and compliance with GAAP, SOX and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of financial systems.
• Prepares and maintains schedules calculating accruals, including research and development accruals.
• Performs reconciliations and analyses of certain General Ledger (GL) and bank accounts.
• Prepares and records journal entries.
• Prepares reports for internal reporting.
• Prepares schedules, reports and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Maintains the fixed asset ledger and depreciation, property tax returns and audit.
• Prepares income tax return schedules.
• Processes semi-monthly payroll and prepares various related reports including 401k and worker's compensation audits.
• Performs month-end close activities.
• Completes special projects as required.

Education, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Targeting 3 to 5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech industry, or public accounting.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, cost accounting, public accounting, auditing, and payroll.
• Experience with GL module of ERP systems.
• Microsoft Great Plains preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.