Senior Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Boston, MA)

Foxglove Cobalt Pharma is looking for a Senior Accountant. The job centres on grant and fund accounting for clinical studies, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. You would join a large organisation of about 272 people based in Boston. What you will do • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around quality documentation against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 28 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Boston, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We reply to every applicant.