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Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Accountant
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical enterprise focusing on central nervous system conditions and neuroscience treatments, is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant. This role takes place at…
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Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical enterprise focusing on central nervous system conditions and neuroscience treatments, is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant. This role takes place at the company headquarters in New York City, requiring an in-person presence three days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The position supports accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic finance tasks. This highly visible role collaborates closely with the Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain,…
Job Description
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical enterprise focusing on central nervous system conditions and neuroscience treatments, is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant. This role takes place at the company headquarters in New York City, requiring an in-person presence three days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The position supports accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic finance tasks. This highly visible role collaborates closely with the Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, and R&D departments. The person in this role assists with SEC reporting, internal controls, process enhancements, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic organization.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, financial statement consolidations, inventory valuations, revenue recognition, gross to net roll forwards, accruals, accounts receivable analyses, and general ledger reconciliations during monthly and quarterly closes.
- Help prepare financial reporting schedules and review forms 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings.
- Support process reviews for automation and system implementations including ERP, FP&A tools, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash systems.
- Contribute to annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and variance analyses comparing budgets and forecasts to actual results.
- Support international finance activities such as banking setups, VAT registrations, and commercial operations setup.
- Coordinate tax compliance duties including quarterly estimated tax payments and yearly tax returns for domestic and international jurisdictions.
- Manage accounts payable tasks including account coding, vendor follow-ups, and dispute resolution.
- Handle accounts receivable management and cash application processes.
- Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by independent auditors.
- Help develop control evidence narratives, SOX testing plans, and review test guidance for internal controls over financial reporting.
- Manage and calculate R&D investigator clinical trial site accruals and payments.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Market Access, and Commercial operations on cross-functional tasks.
- Produce ad hoc reports, analyses, and internal management reports.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor degree in accounting or finance.
- Possess a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Work on-site in New York City on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant designation.
- Sarbanes-Oxley experience.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Significant equity.
- Generous benefits package.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
This position is based at the employer headquarters in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. Fully remote arrangements are not available.
What is the salary range for the Senior Accountant position?
The anticipated salary range is between $82,000 and $95,000 per year, determined by experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
What education and experience are required to apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree in accounting or finance and have at least 3 years of accounting experience.
What additional compensation is provided beyond base salary?
The compensation package includes an annual bonus, significant equity, and a generous benefits package.
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