Accountant

Red Nucleus is a premier provider of global solutions for R&D, Medical Affairs, Value & Evidence, and Commercial teams within biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Squarely focused on the life sciences industry for more than 30 years, Red Nucleus takes pride in our long-term relationships with industry leaders, as well as our strategic partnerships with innovative startups. We are focused on developing thoughtful, high-quality solutions that are in accordance with each client’s unique culture and needs. Our clients trust us to build impactful, award-winning programs that deliver actionable insights and measurable results. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant (Level 2) to support core accounting operations, with a strong focus on project accounting and revenue recognition. This role partners closely with business units and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely month-end close activities. Healthcare or life sciences industry experience is preferred but not required. Key

Responsibilities

Revenue & Project Accounting - Support the month-end close and revenue recognition process across multiple business units, including SS&A, L&D, MACS, and CMS - Prepare revenue recognition reports for business unit stakeholders and ensure accurate revenue recording - Validate billing schedules and revenue recognition schedules against client Statements of Work (SOWs) - Audit monthly client-project reporting files to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing - Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to unbilled and deferred revenue Financial Operations & Controls - Coordinate with project managers and finance partners to resolve discrepancies related to revenue, expenses, invoicing, or reporting - Book month-end journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations - Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis at the consolidated level - Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests - Complete governmental surveys, business insurance questionnaires, and other compliance-related requests Payments, Banking & Expenses - Review and approve international vendor payments via VEEM - Review and approve Canada vendor payments through CIBC Bank - Review bank debit ACH/Wire positive pay notifications and approve activity within First Trust Bank - Prepare wire transfers within First Trust Bank for payments under $50K - Serve as backup for processing and sending client invoices - Support expense report review to ensure timely submission and approval for month-end close - Verify company credit card activity is properly recorded in the accounting ERP Systems & Process Improvement - Support the implementation of new PSA and ERP systems - Prepare monthly FX exchange rate files and load rates into Sage Intacct, while communicating rates to international facilities - Manage accounting for capitalized software, partnering with development leads to ensure proper GAAP classification (capital vs. expense) Qualifications & Experience Required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 2+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to: - Project accounting - General ledger accounting - Month-end close - Revenue recognition - Audit support - Billing schedules and reconciliations - Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles - High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills - Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and finance teams Preferred - Healthcare, life sciences, or professional services industry experience - Experience with Sage Intacct, PSA tools, or ERP implementations - Exposure to multi-currency and international accounting environments Salary: 70,83481,25191,668Originally posted on Himalayas