Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant6 Months ContractSan Diego, CA (3 days per week in the San Diego office)Position Summary: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.Performs month-end close activities.Data entry and analysis of transactions.Ensures that all actions, both internally and externally working on Acadia’s behalf are in compliance with all laws regulations, policies and demonstrates Acadia values.Completes special projects as required.Skills:Key Candidates Skills:Ability to work independently and solve moderate to complex problemsDetail oriented with good analytical skillsCommunicate effectively across all levels of the organizationProven track record of reliability and accurate work productResults-oriented, ability to prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraintsExcellent written and verbal communicationExperience operating with candid transparency, professionalism, strong emotional intelligence, and the highest degree of integrityWorking knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Experience with NetSuite a plusSkilled in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skillsScope:A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.Education:Education, Education and Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Targeting 2 to 5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech industry, or public accounting. Familiarity with manufacturing, cost accounting, pubic accounting, auditing, and payroll. Experience with GL module of ERP systems. NetSuite preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.