Accounting Manager Job at Real Chemistry in New York

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At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human–centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Real Chemistry is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing team! This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee Accounting Team Daily Operations
• Manage the monthly financial close process
• Review and approve journal entries
• Prepare finance statements with flux analysis
• Maintain balance sheet accounts reconciliation and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements.
• Maintain General Ledger System
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies, policies and business practices
• Support on Annual Audit
• Prepare summary financial statements variance analysis
• Maintain Internal Controls compliance and documentation
• Manage Payroll reconciliation

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Hands‑on accounting experience in a large corporation with multiple subsidiaries
• Critical thinker and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs; on‑site test will be part of the interview process.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite systems, including Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi‑task while processing journals and reporting for multiple business units
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting as part of a large finance team
• Minimum 3 years of manager experience
• Experience in a large corporation with multiple subsidiaries and legal entities essential
• M&A experience a plus
• Experience with NetSuite and OpenAir preferred.
• Advertising/marketing industry or cost accounting experience a plus
• CPA a plus

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region, including generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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