Accounting Specialist at eMolecules – San Diego, California

TITLE Accounting Specialist

EOE STATEMENT

eMolecules is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to become an integral part of our team! As our next specialist, you will be responsible for critical accounting and finance records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with other areas of the finance department, such as Accounts Payable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts
• Creates and posts journal entries to the general ledger, including month-end recurring and accrual entries
• Accounts Payable functions such as check runs and posting supplier invoices
• Reconciles monthly accrued purchases and other AP related accounts
• May assist with sales tax prepayment and return filings
• Maintains accurate general ledger supporting schedules
• Responds to the Controller as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate the financial needs of the company
• Researches and resolves accounting or documentation issues and discrepancies
• Assist auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit
• Provides services consistent with organizational values and mission
• Completes projects and other related duties as assigned or requested
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 2 years of direct experience in accounting
• Skilled in Excel and Word
• Proficiency in Accounting system(s), NetSuite preferred
• Experience maintaining extremely confidential data and must have proven experience managing multiple duties and projects with crucial deadlines
• Must be extremely organized, accurate, be able to take initiative yet knows when to seek assistance in all matters that need clarification. This position calls for a team player for a busy, fast paced Accounting/Finance Department.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must have ability to maintain regular, consistent office hours and schedule

eMolecules was founded by scientists for scientists with one goal in mind: reduce drug discovery timelines. With 6+ million products from 200+ suppliers, eMolecules is the global leader in research compounds with 9 of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies and 4 of the 5 largest biotechs as customers.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

San Diego office

POSITION

Accounting Specialist
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt