Accounting Manager
About Inhibikase
Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing protein kinase inhibitor therapeutics to modify the course of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Accounting Manager
Inhibikase is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to play a significant role in carrying out the accounting responsibilities of the company. The right candidate will have relevant experience in the biotech/pharma industry and bring a positive attitude with the ability to multi-task and meet required reporting deadlines. The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for managing the month-end close process and completing monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, as well as assisting with systems implementations and other projects. This position will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end / quarter-end close tasks and checklist
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
- Calculate and record various accruals, including clinical trial and contract manufacturing accruals
- Prepare bank and investment account reconciliations and record related journal entries
- Ensure controls are performed in accordance with SOX narratives
- Provide support for internal control walkthroughs and testing
- Assist with managing AP process, including review of credit card transactions and expense reporting
- Review vendor invoices for proper GL coding and posting dates
- Provide support for external financial audits and tax reporting
- Assist with various systems implementations and workflow improvements (including PO system and expense reporting system)
- Manage and record semi-monthly payroll processing and reporting
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP
- Assist Finance team with ad hoc projects as needed
Education and Training
- BS in Accounting or Finance required, MSA/MBA preferred
- CPA a plus
- 7+ years of experience
- Life science industry experience a plus
- Public company experience a plus
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with managing the financial close and recording R&D accruals
- Experience with ERP systems (Sage and/or NetSuite a plus)
Skills and Abilities
- Highly motivated
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Team player
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (namely Excel)
Inhibikase is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Please send resumes and expression of interest to: careers@inhibikase.com
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