Senior Accountant

At Rho Inc, we're redefining what it means to work for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and we're seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our vibrant finance team.

Here, it's more than just a job-you become a vital part of Rho's mission, fostering an environment where curiosity is encouraged and collaboration thrives. Our diverse team of passionate professionals works together to tackle formidable challenges, transforming how we support our clients.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring our financial integrity while helping to improve our processes and efficiency. This position is ideal for individuals who have a strong foundation in accounting principles and wish to further develop their expertise in a supportive and innovative workplace.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing all aspects of financial accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations, supporting external audits, and improving financial processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in month-end and year-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP, tax laws, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends and variances.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and respond to audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial data.
• Assist in tax filings, regulatory reporting, payroll reporting and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, financial reporting standards, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial multi-currency reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred, and proficiency in Concur for expense and invoice management and Floqast for reconciliations is highly valued.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose actionable solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive individual with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry is a plus.

A few more things to know about us:

Benefits: Rho provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefit-eligible employees, which includes medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k). All employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave.

Diversity and Inclusion: As a global, full-service CRO driven by our collective experiences, we view each of our backgrounds as a vital component in our formula for success and we strive towards building a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees every day. By valuing and tapping into each employee's unique and different personal experiences, we are able to uplift employee dignity and belonging, foster more strategic creativity, and more quickly arrive at breakthrough solutions that help us heal the world.

Flexibility: We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.

As required by pay transparency laws in some states, Rho provides the range of starting compensation (annual salary or hourly rate) it reasonably expects to pay for a given role. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to role responsibilities and location as well as candidate skill set and level of experience. The range of starting pay for this role is $70,000-$115,000 per year.

EOE. Veterans/Disabled