Senior Accountant- R&D

Sr. Accountant- R&D

6-month contract (potential to extend)

Onsite Monday-Friday 8am-5pm in Alameda, CA

Pay $40-$50/hr with benefits.

Job Description

The position will support R&D Accrual team with day to day accounting tasks during system Implementation

Job Description:

Interpret R&D contracts and determine appropriate accrual schedules and/or models

Update clinical site accrual models based on current patient enrollment data and latest site budgets

Analyze, review, and examine R&D related invoices and related support to populate R&D accrual accordingly

Ensure monthly R&D accrual schedule is complete and ready for manager review

Work closely with accounting on month end and quarter end close processes, including but not limit to accruals, reporting and reconciliations, etc.

Prepare complex journal entries on monthly/quarterly basis

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to ensure accuracy and accrual completeness

Support both external quarterly and annual audits

Ensure compliance with Company policies and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)

Assist in process improvements and system implementations as needed

Support ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

3-5 years as a Staff Accountant, Accountant or Sr. Accountant

Experience with R&D accruals

Strong GAAP accounting knowledge

SAP or SAP S4 Hana

Microsoft Excel- advanced skills (pivot table/v-lookup)

This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.