Accounting Manager – Contractor

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. Lead day-to-day close and accrual processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries .

Posted 10/13/2026contractRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on collaboration and effective communication across teams in the biotech or life sciences industry.

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Accounting ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeNetSuite ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyLeadership in Accounting

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccrual ManagementStock Compensation CalculationsWarrant Liability CalculationsAccounts Payable ManagementPayroll ManagementGeneral Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingReconciliationTask Supervision

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

BiotechLife SciencesPublic AccountingAccrualsFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day close and accrual processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries
Prepare monthly R&D accruals in collaboration with department leaders and outside contract research organizations
Prepare quarterly stock compensation calculations
Prepare warrant liability calculations
Manage leases, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries
Prepare the internal reporting package
Oversee the senior accountant, including task supervision and review of reconciliations and journal entries
Own accounts payable and payroll
Collaborate cross-functionally and promote effective communication, problem-solving, and execution excellence
Complete other ad hoc projects
Report to the Assistant Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required
Master's degree preferred
5+ years of relevant accounting experience in the biotech or life sciences industry
Prior public accounting experience preferred
NetSuite experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of general ledger, GAAP, AP, payroll, and accruals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and fill gaps as needed
Ability to work in a busy office/laboratory environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions
Subject to periods of sitting or standing; vision required to monitor data

Benefits

Comp & perks

6-month contractor assignment covering a leave of absence
Remote work arrangement
Travel is not required