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KBI: US - Senior Accountant

KBI Biopharma

KBI Biopharma

Accounting & Finance
Durham, NC, USA
USD 72,400-99,550 / year
Posted on Dec 18, 2025

The Senior Accountant must possess a deep understanding of US GAAP with exceptional data analytical skills. The candidate will leverage their accounting expertise and analytical abilities to conduct complex financial analyses, interpret financial data, reconcile data sets and provide strategic recommendations based on their findings. The position is a part of corporate accounting team and will partner with FPA, IT, AP, Procurement, Billing and other teams throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the correction and maintenance of financial, cost & inventory data sets to provide reliable data-based financial reporting on which to make decisions.

• Utilize their analytical, statistical, financial, and system skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets. Then use this information to identify system/data challenges and execute their correction, support decision making and future SAP mitigation.

• Extract and analyze data from business systems (MS Dynamics GP, ASCTrac, and SAP) to reconcile, perform data adjustments (as necessary) within the business systems, support audit compliance, implement business processes to support financial data integrity and accuracy efforts, and translate complex concepts to make them understandable by different audiences.

• Ensure that data is clearly defined, consistent, and available. Meet developing business needs and driving efficiency while conforming to regulatory requirements for data integrity and security.

• The candidate will work closely with various departments within the organizations to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes. This include participating in ad-hoc cross-functional projects, providing financial and data analytical/automation expertise, and contributing to the overall company data alignment strategy.

• Assist Accounting Team with special projects, month end close and ad-hoc reporting as requested.

• Perform administrative general accounting tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS in a scientific/engineering/business/finance/accounting discipline.

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting and finance.

• Experience in Biopharma and public accounting firm is a plus. CPA is preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, conditional formatting, and lookup functions.

• Experience with and ERP system is required.

• Experience with Great Plains or SAP is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to maintain confidentiality over sensitive information.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage and analyze large sets of data.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a changing environment and deliver results on timely manner.

Salary Range: $72,400 - $99,550

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.