Staff Accountant

Company: Scholar Rock
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Scholar Rock is a Phase 3, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role. Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a selective inhibitor of the activation of the growth factor myostatin in skeletal muscle, is in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. Following positive results from the TOPAZ Phase 2 trial in patients with Type 2 and Type 3 SMA, we are now advancing apitegromab development through SAPPHIRE, an ongoing, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial. In addition, we are conducting our DRAGON Phase 1 proof-of-concept trial for SRK-181, a selective inhibitor of latent TGF--1 activation, in patients with locally advanced and metastatic solid tumors. By combining our deep structural insights with antibody drug discovery, Scholar Rock is creating a pipeline of novel product candidates with the potential to transform the lives of patients suffering from a wide range of serious diseases, including neuromuscular disorders, cancer, and fibrosis.Summary of Position:We are looking for a Staff Accountant who will be responsible for operational support in Accounts Payable as well as general ledger accounting and month end closing activities. An ideal candidate must have a good understanding of AP processing and GL accounting. This position represents a great opportunity to join a growing finance department and have fun helping us shape the future state of finance & accounting at Scholar Rock! You will work both independently and collaboratively with all different departments within the company and external vendors. In this group, you will have plenty of opportunity to learn from the rest of the team!Position Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices in NetSuite
• Receiving and responding to emails in the AP inbox (for instance, payment status inquiries, new vendor setups)
• Prepare weekly check-runs and initiate payments
• Separating invoices between Prendio/NetSuite/P-Cards (credit card receipts)/Packing Slips
• Ensuring proper coding in the systems, including amortization schedules and capex items
• Working with business owners to determine in-service dates for capex items and purchase order changes
• Preparing month end closing entries and reconciling GL accounts around prepaid expenses and accruals
• 1099 filings
• Involvement in SOX controls to adhere to public company regulations
• Additional projects as neededCandidate Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, PDF
  • Experience working in NetSuite is a big plus
  • Experience with filing 1099 formsScholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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