Senior GTN Financial Analyst / Accountant

LOCATION: Remote – USA (Must support PST schedule)

SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

DURATION: 2-month initial contract, with potential extension through February

PAY: 95-100 USD per hour

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the Finance team with financial reporting, analysis, audit readiness, and accounting operations, with a primary focus on Gross-to-Net (GTN) reserve accuracy and proprietary product sales transactions within the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and analyzing proprietary product sales and related financial transactions.
• Preparing and reconciling GTN reserve accounts, including returns, chargebacks, and rebates.
• Reviewing RSM reports and GTN forecasts, identifying key variances, and providing explanations.
• Preparing monthly GTN summaries and presentations for Commercial and FP&A teams.
• Reviewing and posting revenue-related journal entries and reconciling associated general ledger (GL) accounts.
• Leading accounts receivable (AR) aging reconciliations and resolving debit memo and collection issues with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and customers.
• Coordinating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams on payment processes.
• Supporting external audits and internal reviews through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement support as needed.
• Providing flexible, hands-on finance support based on business priorities, balancing strategic analysis with detailed accounting execution.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Analyze proprietary product sales transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting and appropriate GTN reserve calculations.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile GTN reserves related to product returns, chargebacks, rebates, and other applicable deductions.
• Review RSM reports and GTN forecasts, investigate discrepancies, and communicate significant variances to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop monthly GTN reporting packages and presentations to support Commercial and FP&A decision-making.
• Review and record revenue-related journal entries in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Reconcile revenue-related GL accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform AR aging reconciliations and work with 3PL providers and customers to resolve outstanding balances, debit memos, and collection issues.
• Coordinate payment-related activities with the Department of Veterans Affairs and AP.
• Prepare audit schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control procedures, and applicable accounting policies.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to address financial and operational issues.
• Manage assignments independently, demonstrate initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confirm assignments and engagement needs with the Finance team before each engagement.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Gross-to-Net (GTN) accounting, including reserves for returns, chargebacks, rebates, and other product-related deductions.
• At least 4–5 years of GTN experience within the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
• 10+ years of overall professional experience, with relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, customers, and managed care data.
• Strong knowledge of revenue accounting, general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software; NetSuite experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial variances and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, as-needed engagement structure and shifting between strategic analysis and hands-on accounting tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general business information systems.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; a four-year college-level accounting degree is required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• 10+ years of overall professional experience.
• At least 4–5 years of Gross-to-Net (GTN) experience within the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support.
• Experience working with 3PL providers and managed care data.
• NetSuite ERP experience preferred but not mandatory.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

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