AVS Bio Senior Accountant

Norwich, CT

$120,000 Per Year
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30 days ago

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Location: Norwich, CT (Remote)
Industry: Biotech
Company Size: $80 - $100 Million in Revenue
Salary: $120K and up based on experience and location
Job Type: Direct Hire

At AVS Bio, we are the world s largest and most trusted producer of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs and adjacent laboratory products and services for the development and manufacture of biologics. Our history spans 60 years of innovation, growth, and setting global standards.

We are actively looking to add a Senior Accountantto our team.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for financial transactions, reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting audits.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and subledger reconciliations.
Support and collaborate with internal teams (e.g., procurement, project management, R&D) to resolve accounting issues, especially those relating to inventory, payroll, cost of sales, and compliance with specialized revenue recognition standards
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and company policies, including preparing schedules for audits and regulatory filings
Promote process and control improvements, contributing ideas for implementing new tools and efficient techniques to enhance financial operations.
Support tax compliance (property, income, international tax filings, R&D credits, etc.) and regulatory reporting for manufacturing.
Assist with onboarding new customers and vendors, expense reimbursements, and review expense variances against budget.
Mentor junior staff and provide financial support to cross-functional teams, especially for manufacturing finance and inventory management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience; CPA or similar certification preferred.
Proven experience as a senior accountant, preferably in biotechnology, life science, or manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and advanced proficiency with financial software (NetSuite, Excel, or equivalent).
Analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail,
Ability to interpret complex financial data and convey this information to a non-finance audience.
Experience with process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
Problem-solving for complex accounting scenarios unique to life sciences (e.g., project-based revenue recognition, inventory impairments).
Strong communication and organization for interfacing with auditors, finance team, and manufacturing departments.
Leadership in producing audit-ready schedules and ensuring accurate documentation for compliance.
Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

Why Join Us:

Direct hire with long-term career stability
401(k) with company match
Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
Up to 11.5 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies

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Numbers & Facts

Location

Norwich, CT

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
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Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Finance Softwareunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Supportunmatched
Financial Transactionsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Income Taxunmatched
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
International Taxunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
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Pathogensunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Property Taxunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Reportsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
Salesunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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