Accountant I, General Ledger

Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.

As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.

Job Summary:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for managing an array of financial information and records, for preparing financial statements, participating in month end closing procedures, and for providing administrative support throughout the department. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and post various journal entries.
• As directed, prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing information.
• Perform account reconciliations; maintain reconciliation book.
• Manage multiple cash accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Actively participate in financial closings and reporting.
• Support tax preparation activities as directed.
• Work to identify areas in need of improvement and to provide recommendations for cutting cost.
• Continually ensure accuracy of data.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Provide additional administrative and department support as directed.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant accounting regulations.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the company’s quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX compliance) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and accounting software packages.
• Good math, communication, organizational, and time management skills; ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to identify and correct problems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Three (3) to (5) years previous accounting and financial experience; previous experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Practical experience and knowledge of general, cost, and fixed asset accounting and budgeting.
• Proven experience as a General Ledger Accountant, preferably in clinical research or life sciences industry.

NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.