Lead Accountant for Operational Finance
2 weeks ago
At BioCryst, we are dedicated to pioneering innovative therapies for individuals facing rare and severe health conditions. Our unique approach to drug design facilitates the discovery and development of groundbreaking small-molecule medications. By merging traditional biological research with medicinal chemistry and a diverse range of advanced technologies, we delve into the three-dimensional structures of target enzyme active sites. Our scientists meticulously craft molecular structures to develop tailored drugs for patients. We concentrate on therapeutic areas that lack available treatments or have significant unmet patient needs. BioCryst's US headquarters are situated in Durham, North Carolina, with our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. We take pride in fostering a culture of engagement and accountability that recognizes individuals for their innovative contributions and achievement of key objectives. For further details, please visit the Company's website at
JOB SUMMARY:
BioCryst is seeking a driven, proactive, and enthusiastic professional to become a part of our Accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting Operations, the Senior Accounting Operations Specialist will be instrumental in supporting the Accounting team as it expands. This position will primarily focus on managing operational accounting areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel and entertainment expenses, fixed assets, and cash management. This role is vital, collaborating with finance and operational teams as we continue to grow both domestically and internationally. As the Senior Accountant, you will join our Finance team during a transformative period for BioCryst, as we actively enhance our team and financial systems to facilitate our domestic growth and international outreach. You will play a crucial role in supporting both short-term and long-term strategies aimed at continuous improvement and efficiency in optimizing and implementing processes related to accounts receivable and accounts payable. Our ideal candidate will possess several years of foundational accounting experience, financial systems implementation expertise, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, global, multi-state, and multi-entity environment. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or be local to Durham, NC. #LI-REMOTE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate Oracle accounts receivable and accounts payable entity implementations for all new legal entities.
- Execute daily accounts receivable invoice billings and cash application processes.
- Support monthly and year-end close processes.
- Prepare, maintain, and record journal entries, general ledger accounts, and transactions.
- Conduct monthly account reconciliations to analyze, review, research, and resolve discrepancies.
- Provide detailed analyses and explanations for all recorded transactions.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
- Identify, develop, implement, and maintain systems, policies, and procedures to promote effective internal controls, best practices, and efficient processes.
- Assist staff, management, and internal/external partners in resolving issues.
- Perform SOX controls and reconciliations related to accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, and travel & entertainment functions.
- Support internal and external auditors with audit deliverables.
- Provide first-level support to finance team members regarding system functionality.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and customers through timely responses to inquiries sent to the accounts receivable mailbox.
- Identify, recommend, and advocate for process improvements within the finance department by engaging in hands-on tasks to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Foster positive relationships to ensure successful collaborations, enabling responses to internal inquiries, assisting with transaction reviews, and managing ad-hoc requests.
- Stay updated on all financial system enhancements related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash receipts by collaborating closely with IT system owners.
- Mentor and provide financial system expertise to team members to enhance operational excellence and develop a deeper talent pool.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance with 5 or more years of accounting experience in areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel and entertainment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active CPA license and experience with a Big 4 Accounting firm are required.
- Strong attention to detail, professional awareness, and a sense of urgency for inquiries; ability to quickly identify errors or exceptions.
- Experience with Oracle, preferably in Oracle Fusion, is preferred.
- Experience with financial ERP and system implementations is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products; experience with close management software is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly engaged startup environment.
BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, BioCryst is dedicated to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals without access to that information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
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