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SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for financial reporting, maintaining the General Ledger, and supporting other functions within the accounting department. This position will play an active role in the financial close process and preparation of month-end journal entries which includes various expense accruals, prepaids, and allocations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, which includes preparation of journal entries, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and analysis.
- Prepare monthly journal entries for recurring expenses, accruals, prepayments, allocated expenses, and adjusting entries.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other assets & liabilities.
- Assist with the balance sheet and income statement flux analysis for management reporting.
- R&D, cash reconciliations, corporate card accruals, and other responsibilities.
- Collaborate with FP&A and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness of operating expenses.
- Assist with external audit requests and PBC items for the quarterly and year-end audits.
- Provide support for SOX related activities.
- Participate in system, reporting enhancements and upgrades, and collaborate with IT.
- Assist with other projects as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- No supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline + three years of related experience; or
- Master's degree in related discipline and one year of related experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA candidate preferred.
Experience/The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
- Experience in Auditing/Accounting, preferably in publicly traded companies
Knowledge/Skills:
- General knowledge of accounting/finance principles and theory.
- Strong analytical and business communication skills.
- Strong attention to details and ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact cooperatively and work as a team.
- Demonstrated success in problem solving.
- SAP software proficiency preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
G&A and Development/Alameda:
- Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $90,000 - $128,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.