Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need spanning psychiatry & neurology, oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, and cell & gene therapies. The company’s diverse portfolio includes several marketed products and a robust pipeline of early- to late-stage assets. Building on Sumitomo Pharma’s 125-year legacy of innovation, SMPA leverages proprietary in-house technology platforms and advanced analytics capabilities to accelerate discovery, development, and help bring novel therapies to patients sooner. SMPA is a Sumitomo Pharma company.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to contribute to the success of our organization by supporting key financial operations. The Senior Accountant will assist the Director, Accounting with the day-to-day operations of the SMPA accounting team. You will play a key role in completing the month-end close and the review, implementation, and maintenance of controls. This individual will have a vested interest in SMPA’s cultural values, be a self-starter and show a willingness to be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the accounting team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the timely completion of the month-end close through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and account fluctuation analysis
• Collaborate with the Director, Accounting to ensure that the general ledger reflects all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS
• Maintain the fixed asset, leases, and other current assets schedules
• Support the testing of controls related to our IFRS SOX program
• Collaborate with our group reporting team on the monthly consolidated financial reporting process
• Collaborate with the accounting team to define process improvements and operational efficiencies

Key Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes
• Strong excel skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task are essential
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to work independently while being able to collaborate with the team and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree or CPA are a plus
• Minimum 2+ years of corporate and/or public accounting experience
• Relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry a plus
• Experience using Oracle, SAP, and Blackline or similar task management and reconciliation tool a plus

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The base salary range for this role is $86,500 to $108,100. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.  Our robust time-off policy includes unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.  Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance :Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended p