Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area., Minimum of 8 years of experience in Accounting or Finance., Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with SOX 404., Detail-oriented with strong organization and communication skills..

Key responsabilities:

Responsible for month-end close activities including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.

Lead the preparation and analysis of expense analyses and financial statements.

Conduct accrual meetings and coordinate with FP&A and various teams for R&D and G&A accruals.

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings and support audits.

Job description

Company Overview

Our Mission: At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Esperion is a fully remote based company with a corporate headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI. The Company offers a competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program and stock-based compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance, and paid time off and holidays.

Position Title: Senior Accountant

We are looking to add a Senior Accountant to our Finance team to support our upcoming transformation from a development focused company to a commercial stage company. The Senior Accountant will assist the Finance team with day-to-day accounting and finance tasks such as month-end procedures, financial reporting, and analyses. Position is full-time.

Preferred Location: Remote – US

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

The Senior Accountant will be involved in many of the day-to-day accounting and finance tasks, including the following:

Responsible for month-end close activities including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion with U.S. GAAP
Lead the preparing and analyzing of expense analyses and prepare and review the company’s financial statements
Lead the accounting for the company’s accruals for R&D and G&A accruals by conducting accrual meetings and coordinating with FP&A and various company teams and vendors
Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual SEC filing, including financial statements and notes
Assist with quarter-end reviews and year-end audits, including internal controls testing (SOX 404)

*additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Accounting or Finance related role; or equivalent education and experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience with SOX 404 and internal control over financial reporting
Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred but not required
Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be detail-orientated with strong organization and communication skills

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