Staff Accountant at Ardelyx

Description Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.Position Summary:For this Staff Accountant role, we are seeking an individual candidate who will contribute to the general ledger accounting functions/processes, including accruals for outside service providers, cash and investments, fixed assets, various prepaids and other account reconciliations. The individual will also contribute to various month-end and quarter-end internal reporting tasks, as well as assist with external auditor requests. They will be responsible for complying with all internal controls they are responsible for, including but not limited to gathering evidence support related to IT general controls, specifically as the relate to financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant and Senior Accounting Manager and will assist in identifying and establishing processes or process improvements as the company continues to grow and evolve. Responsibilities:Prepare accurate journal entries and timely general-ledger account reconciliations for various account types (including cash & investments, prepaids, other assets, and liabilities); responsibilities may evolve as the company growsReview and post month-end close accounting transactions with precision and efficiencyParticipate in the performance monthly close process and preparation of monthly financial reporting and rollforward packages for management reviewPerform balance sheet and P&L account analyses, reviews, reconciliations and resolutions of variancesConsistently maintain robust internal controls and uphold company policies & proceduresCollaborate with non-finance internal departments to determine the financial impact of major contracts and project statuses, supporting the accrual processCollaborate effectively with external auditors during interim and year-end audits by delivering timely, accurate data and communicationContribute to the external financial-reporting process, including quarterly and annual filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K), and other required SEC disclosuresPrepare supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filings in a structured and audit-ready mannerAssist with control updates, including identifying gaps and aiding in process redesign to strengthen the control environmentPerform ad-hoc accounting analyses, schedules and reconciliations as requested by management or other stakeholders Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline (CPA or equivalent is a plus) with 1 - 4 years of related accounting and finance experience or equivalent experienceExperience preparing financial statementsExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)Demonstrated strong Excel and analytical skillsFamiliarity with SOX compliance and internal controlsStrong attention to detail with exceptional organization and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrated strong learning agility and excels in fast-moving environmentsAbility to embrace innovation and change, continuously exploring new ideas and proactively shaping process improvementsCultivate collaborative relationships across departments, establishing rapport quickly and maintaining professional stabilityDemonstrate exceptional communication skills, effectively articulating complex ideas to diverse audiencesThrive in team environments while respectfully voicing alternative viewpoints and contributing constructively to group decision-makingOperate independently with minimal oversight, consistently adapting to evolving priorities and embracing progressive changeThe anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $76,000 - $92,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision),life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays.Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.