We are looking for an experienced Public Biotech Senior Accountant to join a finance team in Miami, Florida on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can lead a full monthly close process, support public company reporting obligations, and manage complex accounting activity tied to biotechnology operations. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with auditors and cross-functional partners while helping strengthen reporting accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the complete month-end close cycle, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing fluctuations to ensure accurate financial results.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual external reporting by supporting SEC filing activities, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and coordinating with external auditors on required documentation.
• Handle accounting matters specific to the biotech sector, such as clinical study accruals, research and development spending, and production-related cost monitoring.
• Direct key day-to-day accounting activities, including payroll review, employee expense accounting, and cash-related transactions, within a small collaborative finance team.
• Serve as a primary administrator for NetSuite, improving workflows, supporting reporting needs, and helping streamline close and accounting processes.
• Maintain compliance with public company accounting standards and strengthen audit preparedness by supporting controls and responding to audit requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure financial data is complete, timely, and aligned with reporting deadlines and business needs.• 7+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level ownership of month-end close activities.
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience supporting public company financial reporting, including SEC filings such as Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
• Background in biotechnology, life sciences, or a related industry with exposure to R& D and clinical trial accounting.
• Proficiency with bank reconciliations, cash management, and other core accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience using NetSuite in a finance or accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently in a lean team structure while managing multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.