Full-Time Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: This is a remote position based in India, with flexibility for occasional travel as determined by business needs. Note that due to limitations in some internal systems or third-party job platforms, the location may appear as “United States” in certain fields. However, this role is intended to be filled by a candidate located in India.

The OpportunityThis role is an exciting opportunity to join Praxis’ finance team within the accounting group and is remote based in India. Responsibilities include monthly closing activities, such as recording journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, preparing rollforwards and performing detailed account analyses. This role will also largely support our SEC financial reporting process, including preparation and filing of our quarterly and annual reports, as well as assisting with quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors. This position requires the ability to work in a collaborative manner with the finance team, other members of the business and key external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process for key business areas, including, but not limited to cash, investments and G&A accruals.
• Assist with accounts payable & vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, PF/ESIC, and income tax filings.
• Support the SEC Reporting team, including populating and filing 10-Q, 10-Ks and 8-Ks
• Support internal and external audit and quarterly reviews.
• Assist with SOX compliance, including documentation of controls and execution of responsibilities to ensure the control environment is operating effectively.
• Operate within a Finance function that is team oriented and a partner to the business.
• Ad hoc projects, as necessary.

Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Prior employment in biotechnology industry preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards.

Other Requirements

• Detail oriented, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon time frames through effective prioritization of duties.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with the finance team, other parts of the business and with key external stakeholders.
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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