Location
Waltham, MA, United States
Posted
July 11, 2026
Job Description
Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting activities for a life sciences organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on clinical accruals, R& D accruals, reconciliations, and monthly close processes while partnering with teams involved in research and development operations. The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical or biotech accounting experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across evolving systems and processes.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee clinical trial and R& D accrual accounting by reviewing contracts, financial activity, recording appropriate entries, and maintaining accurate period-end balances.
• Manage month-end close tasks, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet support, and timely completion of assigned accounting deliverables.
• Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger a...
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting activities for a life sciences organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on clinical accruals, R& D accruals, reconciliations, and monthly close processes while partnering with teams involved in research and development operations. The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical or biotech accounting experience, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across evolving systems and processes.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee clinical trial and R& D accrual accounting by reviewing contracts, financial activity, recording appropriate entries, and maintaining accurate period-end balances.
• Manage month-end close tasks, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet support, and timely completion of assigned accounting deliverables.
• Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger a...