Senior Accountant

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

As a Senior Accountant at our biopharmaceutical company, you will be a key player in managing and overseeing our financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, preparing detailed financial reports, and supporting our month-end close process. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, and experience working in a public company or public accounting firm. Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the world of biopharmaceuticals with your expertise in financial management and accounting practices. Apply today to be a part of our innovative company!

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Conduct complex account reconciliations and maintain the general ledger, adhering to public company standards and regulations. This includes handling research and development accruals, intercompany account reconciliations, and elimination entries

• Lead the month-end close processes in compliance with public company requirements, accounting for research and development studies, and reviewing various account balances and transactions

• Ensure strict adherence to GAAP, SOX, and company policies, and assist in preparing financial audits

• Collaborate with the Business and Finance teams to analyze expense trends and provide valuable insights for decision-making

• Support the implementation of financial systems and process improvements, focusing on aligning with public company standards and enhancing accounting controls and processes

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff, sharing your valuable public company experience and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a public company or public accounting role, showcasing a deep understanding of public company financial operations

• Master’s degree i