Staff Accountant - Clinical Research Domain
Paradigm
Paradigm is rebuilding the clinical research ecosystem by enabling equitable access to trials for all patients. Our platform enhances trial efficiency and reduces the barriers to participation for healthcare providers. Incubated by ARCH Venture Partners and backed by leading healthcare and life sciences investors, Paradigm’s seamless infrastructure implemented at healthcare provider organizations, will bring potentially life-saving therapies to patients faster.
Our team hails from a broad range of disciplines and is committed to the company’s mission to create equitable access to clinical trials for any patient, anywhere. Join us, and bring your expertise, passion, creativity, and drive as we work together to realize this mission.
Please note: Only candidates with experience in life sciences, clinical research, or healthtech organizations will be considered for this role.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically capable Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day accounting operations and monthly close process. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is comfortable working hands-on with journal entries, reconciliations, and operational accounting tasks while learning the technical and regulatory aspects of accounting within the clinical research and life sciences ecosystem.
The Staff Accountant will report to the VP, Financial Operations and play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely close cycles, and strong accounting fundamentals as Paradigm continues to grow.
What You’ll Do
Core Accounting Operations
- Prepare and post journal entries for routine and recurring transactions
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Perform monthly balance-sheet and bank reconciliations
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor bill processing, invoicing, and cash application
- Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations
Month-End Close and Audit Support
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for monthly close
- Ensure close documentation is complete and audit-ready
- Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
Revenue & Contract Support (ASC 606)
- Assist with revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including:
- Reviewing contracts for accounting data inputs
- Supporting revenue schedules and deferred revenue tracking
- Preparing journal entries related to revenue and contract assets/liabilities
- Maintain revenue support schedules and documentation
Audit, Tax & Compliance Support
- Prepare schedules and documentation to support external audits
- Assist with responses to auditor requests and PBC (provided-by-client) lists
- Support domestic and international tax filings by preparing supporting schedules
- Help maintain internal control documentation and compliance support files
Systems & Process Improvement
- Enter and maintain accounting data within NetSuite or other ERP systems
- Assist with process documentation and standard operating procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and reporting improvements
Who You Are
- 3–5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
- Prior experience within clinical research, life sciences (CRO, biotech, pharma, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
- Working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
- Basic familiarity with ASC 606 and revenue recognition concepts
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Progress toward CPA or CPA-eligibility
The base compensation range is $120,000- $150,000 USD per year. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and location.
Paradigm Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and success, including:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health support for you and your family through Spring Health
- Equity package
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Flexible work options – remote and hybrid arrangements
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- One Medical membership
- 401(k) plan with company match
At Paradigm, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply for our open positions. We are interested in all qualified individuals and ensure that all employment decisions are based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications.