Overview
At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 18 sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further… expansion.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and energized accounting professional to be an integral member of the regional finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Regional Controller, this role will have responsibility to support the accounting function for multiple sites in the network while providing other ad-hoc accounting and finance support services, including assisting onboarding and transition of new sites to the network. The role will ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
Our ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills, enjoy a challenging work environment and the opportunity to exercise initiative, be self-motivated and demonstrate an aptitude and skill for proactively finding solutions.
Type: Full-time, fully benefitted
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Reports to: Regional Controller
Location: This is a remote role, requiring PST timezone working hours. 10% travel to sites in the San Diego, CA area is expected.
Responsibilities
• Assists Regional Controller and other team members with the management of the monthly accounting and reporting process for multiple sites and a growing number of clinical studies
• Creates journal entries for multiple sites to support the full accrual accounting cycle for multiple sites
• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assists in the monthly close
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Maintains ongoing reconciliations between the AR sub-system and the general ledger
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Ensures local reporting requirements are maintained on a timely basis
• Financial analyses as required to support the business
• Maintains and manages the fixed asset module, including performance of an annual physical inventory
• Manages the Accounts Payable function including compliance with the annual 1099 process
• Provides support for audit, tax, and other information requests
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field preferred; will accept five years of experience as an accountant in leiu of a degree
• At least three full years of work experience as an accountant or finance specialist performing accrual accounting required
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with non-accounting professionals
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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