Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | ADARx Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ADARx Pharmaceuticals Inc., located in San Diego, CA. ADARx is a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to transforming advanced scientific discoveries into therapeutics for life-threatening diseases. The company is developing proprietary RNA targeting platforms and technology to silence or edit target mRNA, with a growing pipeline in genetic, cardiometabolic, complement-mediated diseases, and central nervous system disorders. This Staff Accountant position is vital for ensuring that specific general ledger areas are accurately, completely, and timely reported, directly contributing to the company’s financial integrity as it advances multiple clinical programs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday, occasional overtime
• Location: In-person, San Diego, CA

• Team: Reports to the Senior Accountant
• Mission: Ensuring assigned general ledger areas are accurate, complete, and timely reported.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, NetSuite (plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Operations: Complete assigned month-end processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other supporting schedules.
• Cash Management: Prepare and maintain cash reconciliations for various bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Asset Reconciliation: Prepare and maintain prepaid amortization schedules and fixed asset ledgers, verifying that all items are properly capitalized, amortized, and depreciated.
• Accrual Support: Assist with the preparation of accrued liability workpapers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Clinical Accounting & Compliance: Support the Senior Accountant with clinical trial accounting procedures and ensure compliance with the company’s accounting and internal control policies for assigned areas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a general understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience: At least one year of professional accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; an understanding of financial accounting systems; strong interpersonal communication skills; well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Bonus: Prior experience with NetSuite.