Accountant at Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve patient suffering and enhance lives.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with 28 years of experience discovering and developing life-changing treatments for people with serious, challenging and under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, with three pivotal and five mid-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. Headquartered inSan Diego,Neurocrine Biosciencesspecializes in targeting and interrupting disease-causing mechanisms involving the interconnected pathways of the nervous and endocrine systems. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Supports producing monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Accounting leadership team in achieving the department's goals. Prepares journal entries; maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts. Provides records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Supports internal and external auditor requests. Ensures accuracy and compliance with all accounting regulations. May interpret reports and records for managers.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Assists with the financial close process each month in accordance with the close schedule. Under direct supervision, may be responsible for part of the close




• Maintains Company fixed assets in Great Plains




• Prepares bank reconciliations




• Supports preparation of supporting workpapers for journal entries and account reconciliations




• Prepares assigned internal and external financial statements, may include SEC reporting, and performs monthly reviews of the financial statements and analyzes monthly variances against historical performances




• Documents and maintains internal controls in compliance with SOX 404. Documents accounting policies and procedures. Maintains a good working knowledge of the guidelines set forth by GAAP as they apply to the Company. Researches and documents accounting treatment for business transactions




• Assists in the preparation of financial information requested by the external auditors during the quarterly reviews and annual audits




• Participates in projects to implement new systems and optimize the utilization of existing systems




• Supports multiple department or process accruals. Partners with department finance partner(s) to analyze contracts and financial results and provide support for financial forecasting




• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree and 2+ years of relevant experience




• Analytical thinking




• Strong problem-solving




• Prior experience with ERP Systems such as GreatPlains




• Strong Excel skills




• Able to work under critical time constraints




• Always acts with high integrity




• High energy, strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and results-oriented




• Experience in accounting field with emphasis on general ledger and fixed assets




• Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and developing understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers




• Has experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills




• Comfortable with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area




• Strong computer skills




• Detail oriented




• Ability to meet deadlines




• Good project management skills




• Excellent analytical, organization, planning and communication skills




• Capable of driving operational excellence and working in teams/partnerships




• Can implement change, be accountable for goals and deliver results




• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements using accounting principles

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

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