GL/AP Accounting Consultant (Contractor)
Remote
G&A /
Temp /
Remote
Job Title: GL AP Accounting Consultant
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Assistant Controller
Type: Contract (3-6 months)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: up to $90 hourly rate, based on experience
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced GL AP Accounting Consultant. This individual will manage an offshore accounts payable process, day-to-day general ledger accounting, fixed assets, prepaids, and cash and investments. This individual is expected to make contributions to our efforts around financial systems implementation and process enhancements.
This is a hands-on role ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who has solid understanding of GAAP and technical accounting with previous financial close experience and accounts payable in biotech or life sciences industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Accounting
- Lead the month-end and year-end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
- Working closely with procurement team to ensure compliance including approvals, GL coding, and disbursements.
- Work closely with offshore accounting support team.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, ensuring appropriate capitalization and depreciation policies are followed
- Manage corporate card program
- Monitor and amortize prepaid expenses, ensuring accuracy and completeness of schedules
- Oversee cash and investment accounts reconciliation and reporting, including coordination of banking transactions and cash flow forecasting
- Prepare audit schedules and other financial analytics
- Systems & Process Enhancement
- Lead or support the implementation of new procure-to-pay systems or enhancements and strength internal control environments
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities across accounting workflows
- Ensure systems are configured to support scalable and SOX-compliant processes
- Other
- Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, IT and Payroll to ensure cross-functional alignment and efficiency
- Provide support for external financial audits, tax provision calculation, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA or equivalent preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including in biotech, pharma, or high-growth life sciences
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting operations, including payables, general ledger, cash, and fixed assets
- Hands on system experience (NetSuite, Coupa, etc.)
- Proven experience leading or supporting financial systems implementations (NetSuite, Coupa, Concur, etc.)
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls with a publicly traded company
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Netsuite)
- Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
- Detail oriented and team focused
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
