Accountant

Red Nucleus is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant (Level 2) to support core accounting operations, with a focus on project accounting and revenue recognition. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and supporting month-end close activities within the life sciences industry.

Location: United States

Salary: $70,834–$91,668

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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)

Requirements

• 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