Staff Accountant

Employer
Piper Companies
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Jan 23, 2025
Closes
Jan 24, 2025
Ref
2885720435
Role Type
Accountant
Role Level
Staff
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Work Mode
Hybrid
Employment Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Other
Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a rapidly growing biotechnology company in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant include:

Review financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP guidelines.

Enter and review Accounts Payable (A/P) and/or Accounts Receivable (A/R) statements for accuracy.

Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly journal entries.

Assist with audit preparation by preparing documentation and reports, as needed.

Analyze cost and revenue to identify areas for cost reduction/effectiveness.

Requirements for the Staff Accountant include:

3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, preferably within the public sector.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, particularly experience with VLOOKUP and/or pivot tables.

Strong understanding of US tax regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field is required.

Compensation for the Staff Accountant includes:

Salary range: approximately $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Annual bonus, 401k, stock options, PTO, Paid Holidays, sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 1/8/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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