Accounting Associate

About Company:

Evolution Research Group (ERG) is dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I–IV clinical trial execution to help sponsors bring lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies to market quickly and safely. Founded in 2014, ERG has grown into a leading neuroscience clinical development company, with affiliate sites across the U.S. and deep expertise in clinical pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, acute pain, and metabolic disorders.  ERG has completed over 5,000 trials and continues to expand into high-need therapeutic areas in the U.S. and globally.

Why join us? We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research alongside industry leaders. Plus, we offer competitive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a matching 401(k), and paid time off to recharge. 

Job Description:

The Accounting Associate is an important member of the finance team, providing comprehensive support to the department with a focus on continual improvement of day-to-day operations. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and possess a solid knowledge of accounting principles. This position requires strong communication skills, initiative, the ability to problem solve and strength working both independently and in close collaboration with others.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a timely month end close, ensuring accounting in compliance with GAAP
• Prepare month end supporting schedules for financial statements 
• Manage fixed asset schedules, journal entries, etc.
• Oversee the company credit card process, develop, and send monthly statements, order and distribute new cards, terminate old cards, troubleshoot issues, etc.
• Maintain the Concur system for expense management, ensuring cardholder compliance with company policies
• Reconcile and record monthly credit card activity 
• Manage the vendor payment process, recording automated payments and wires to the general ledger
• Help comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements 
• Record payroll journal entries

• Respond to internal and external inquiries, researching and providing needed data

• Contribute to a growth oriented, positive, and encouraging environment 
• Assist with preparation of annual insurance renewals, as needed
• Help manage the annual 1099 tax reporting to vendors
• Ensure adequate controls are maintained for the protection of company assets against loss or misappropriation

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Solid knowledge of GAAP financial and accounting principles and internal control procedures
• 2+ years related experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive self-starter with strong work ethic
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, as well as ERP system experience
• Concur SAP experience preferred
• Team player with a positive attitude and a focus on issue resolution
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of intercompany accounting