Red Nucleus is a premier provider of global solutions for R&D, Medical Affairs, Value & Evidence, and Commercial teams within biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Squarely focused on the life sciences industry for more than 30 years, Red Nucleus takes pride in our long-term relationships with industry leaders, as well as our strategic partnerships with innovative startups. We are focused on developing thoughtful, high-quality solutions that are in accordance with each client’s unique culture and needs. Our clients trust us to build impactful, award-winning programs that deliver actionable insights and measurable results.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant (Level 2) to support core accounting operations, with a strong focus on project accounting and revenue recognition. This role partners closely with business units and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely month-end close activities.
Healthcare or life sciences industry experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Project Accounting
- Support the month-end close and revenue recognition process across multiple business units, including SS&A, L&D, MACS, and CMS
- Prepare revenue recognition reports for business unit stakeholders and ensure accurate revenue recording
- Validate billing schedules and revenue recognition schedules against client Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Audit monthly client-project reporting files to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to unbilled and deferred revenue
Financial Operations & Controls
- Coordinate with project managers and finance partners to resolve discrepancies related to revenue, expenses, invoicing, or reporting
- Book month-end journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis at the consolidated level
- Support annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests
- Complete governmental surveys, business insurance questionnaires, and other compliance-related requests
Payments, Banking & Expenses
- Review and approve international vendor payments via VEEM
- Review and approve Canada vendor payments through CIBC Bank
- Review bank debit ACH/Wire positive pay notifications and approve activity within First Trust Bank
- Prepare wire transfers within First Trust Bank for payments under $50K
- Serve as backup for processing and sending client invoices
- Support expense report review to ensure timely submission and approval for month-end close
- Verify company credit card activity is properly recorded in the accounting ERP
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support the implementation of new PSA and ERP systems
- Prepare monthly FX exchange rate files and load rates into Sage Intacct, while communicating rates to international facilities
- Manage accounting for capitalized software, partnering with development leads to ensure proper GAAP classification (capital vs. expense)
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to:
- Project accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end close
- Revenue recognition
- Audit support
- Billing schedules and reconciliations
- Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and finance teams
Preferred
- Healthcare, life sciences, or professional services industry experience
- Experience with Sage Intacct, PSA tools, or ERP implementations
- Exposure to multi-currency and international accounting environments
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