Junior Accountant

Position Title: Junior AccountantReports to:SVP Clinical ServicesLocation: On-site, Secaucus, NJCompanyFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant YoY growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.Position Summary:We are seeking a highly-motivated, detail-oriented team member to support our Clinical Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, maintaining accounting book and other finance-related data, financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of the financial data and reports for the site.Responsibilities:Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the Clinical Services siteAP – ensuring all the vendors are paid on timeAR – ensuring all Receivables are followed up and collected on timeBank and credit card reconciliationAssist in preparing invoices for clinical studiesMaintaining revenue recognition tracker so able to project monthly revenue/expensesAssist with Payroll process and entry, if requiredAssists in month-end closing and reportingLiaise with internal or external accountants in preparation for tax returnsOther accounting tasks as assignedQualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or similar degree or certification.3–5-years of accounting experience especially bookkeeping and assisting with month end close and financial reporting.Solid accounting knowledge and an understanding of accounting best practices, knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS desirable but not essential.Strong experience in using Microsoft Excel and other MS software.Proactive approach, a sense of urgency and can produce quality work products.Detail and process-oriented, self-starter and seamless multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects while being able to work independently.Excellent interpersonal and people skills – a relationship builder and work effectively with the site leaders and corporate finance and other teams.Good written and verbal communication skills.Team-oriented with the ability to contribute to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.Experience with Oracle or NetSuite financial system preferred.Salary and Benefits:Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance etc.Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.