Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will support core accounting operations by maintaining accurate general ledger records, assisting with the month-end closing, and helping to strengthen the company’s internal control environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely financial reporting as the Company scales its operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leadership.

This is a high-impact opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative finance team at a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company.

Primary Relationships

• Within Cristcot, the Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and CFO, as well as cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and transactional integrity.
• Outside Cristcot, the Staff Accountant will liaise with external vendors and service providers to support timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the monthly close process, managing accounts payable, and maintaining the integrity of the Company’s financial records. This position will work proactively with cross-functional teams including operations, R&D, and commercial, to ensure accurate financial tracking of pharmaceutical activities and compliance with internal controls.

The activities of the Staff Accountant will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure accuracy of accounting records in accordance with US GAAP and company policies
• Prepare and post journal entries for revenue, expenses, accruals, prepaids, and other GL accounts
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing schedules and audit documentation
• Help enforce and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Collaborate with the Controller and cross-functional teams to support ongoing business activities and process improvements
• Engage with external vendors to support accounts payable operations and ensure timely payments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 – 4 years of accounting experience, ideally within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sectors, or from a public accounting firm serving similar clients
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal control principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas)
• Proficiency in using Power BI or equivalent business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel Power Query) to design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial close tools is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a high-growth environment
• CPA or CMA (active or in progress) is preferred