Senior Accountant - Sec Reporting And Technical Accounting

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland. For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with our novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the undisputed leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.
As the first company to fully harness the power of RNA technology for human therapeutics, Ionis' platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. We are building upon our innovative research and drug development excellence to provide greater value to patients, and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.
Ionis is a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment designed to foster innovation and scientific excellence. Our success is a direct result of our outstanding employees. We are interested in bringing together a diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and perspectives into this creative environment to be part of a productive and inclusive team. While acknowledging people are actively engaged in hybrid/remote work, we continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our workplace locations a place where our culture and employees can thrive. We believe engaging on a day-to-day basis, in person, builds solid and lasting relationships, and contributes positively to our culture and innovation. From the heart of our stunning Carlsbad campus, we aim to provide a central connection point for all our employees. These facilities give us the opportunity to connect cross-functionally, collaborate and to build on the success of our business as we continue to grow. Join us and experience our unique culture while you develop and expand your career.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - SEC REPORTING AND TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to contribute to the success of our growing organization by supporting the SEC reporting function and key financial operations for Ionis. This position requires effective interpersonal skills, strong detail-oriented and organizational skills, and the ability multi-task and be flexible to changing priorities. This position offers the opportunity to be in a "hands on" role within the accounting team and contribute by preparing monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, researching Technical Accounting guidance and supporting the SEC financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the ability to perform responsibilities within tight deadlines, and an excellent working knowledge of finance and accounting practices in a public corporate environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports quarterly and year-end financial Reporting and audit deliverables, including assisting with the preparation of Ionis' quarterly earnings release and 10-Q/K documents, related tie out procedures and XBRL review
• Supports the financial statement close process, including the preparation of journal entries
• Prepares complex account reconciliations including, but not limited to, Investments, Debt, and Equity
• Calculates stock-based compensation expense using Equity Edge Online
• Performs lease related accounting in accordance with ASC 842
• Plays an integral role in ensuring that day-to-day controls for areas of responsibility are operating as designed and assists with overall Sarbanes-Oxley management
• Stays current on Technical Accounting guidance, performs research and analysis on current, new or pending technical guidance as needed
• Prepares Technical Accounting memos for specific transactions and/or adoption of new accounting guidance as needed
• Assists with streamlining processes and procedures
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business
• CPA or MBA required
• 3+ years of experience
• Public Company or Public Accounting Firm experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to research accounting guidance
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated; ability to work efficiently and productively in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes
• Comfortable in an interrogative environment; embraces collaboration and open debate to manage projects, solve problems and discuss challenging issues
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task are essential

Prior experience with the following software is a plus:

• Broadridge Financial Disclosure Software (formerly Summit Financial/ EDGARfilings by Thomson Reuters)
• BlackLine
• Equity Edge Online
• Clearwater
• Experience with multiple ERPs preferred (such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and/or Oracle)

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003275
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits
Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionispharma.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded
The pay scale for this position is $78,344 to $107,475
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.