Accountant I

Overview:

Join us in redefining what it means to work for a CRO. Working at Rho, you’ll be joining a team who take healthcare and clinical research personally, with shared experiences that drive a passion to heal, cure and solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges.

At Rho, we’re committed to you just as you’re committed to us. You’ll have the opportunity to experience a thriving company with real stability - financial, workforce, and corporate, which has created a safe environment to innovate and develop over a long and rewarding career. With a collaborative team of smart, talented, and positive people, you’ll be celebrated and respected for your expertise and given the freedom to think creatively, challenge the norm, and problem-solve.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations, supporting external audits, and improving financial processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Our Accounting and Finance Team will tell you, joining Rho has been one of their best career moves in terms of contentment, financial rewards and career growth, which is why we have such stability in the group!

• Assist in month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP, tax laws, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends and variances.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and respond to audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial data.
• Assist in tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, financial reporting standards, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field along with 2+ years of experience
• CPA certification is required
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial multi-currency reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred, and proficiency in Concur for expense and invoice management and Floqast for reconciliations is highly valued.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose actionable solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive individual with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry is a plus.

A few more things to know about us:

Benefits: Rho provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefit-eligible employees, which includes medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k). All employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave.

Diversity and Inclusion: As a global, full-service CRO driven by our collective experiences, we view each of our backgrounds as a vital component in our formula for success and we strive towards building a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees every day. By valuing and tapping into each employee’s unique and different personal experiences, we are able to uplift employee dignity and belonging, foster more strategic creativity, and more quickly arrive at breakthrough solutions that help us heal the world.

Flexibility: We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.

As required by pay transparency laws in some states, Rho provides the range of starting compensation (annual salary or hourly rate) it reasonably expects to pay for a given role. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to role responsibilities and location as well as candidate skill set and level of experience. The range of starting pay for this role is $50,000 to $65,000 per year

EOE. Veterans/Disabled

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