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Planet Pharma

Sr Accounting Analyst II

Contract · In Office · San Diego, California (USA)

Posted Aug 21, 2026

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Target PR Range: 47.50–59.25/h DOE

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Accounting, the Sr. Accounting Analyst II will support day-to-day accounting operations for manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals. The analyst will also support user acceptance testing for designated areas as part of ERP upgrade.

Responsibilities

  • Support the protection of company assets by performing month-end account analyses, reconciliations, journal entry postings, and quarterly reviews.
  • Perform cost accounting activities including manufacturing variance capitalization, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and record accruals for duties and freight.
  • Participate in user acceptance testing for ERP upgrade in designated areas.

All listed responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) is a plus.
  • CPA certificate and relevant industry accounting experience is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to effectively work within a team to expedite completion of critical projects with other functional groups
  • Must bring a process improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and tight deadlines; superior attention to detail is a must.
  • Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
  • Must be flexible in terms of adjusting schedule to various demands driven by our dynamic business environment.
  • Self-directed and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP
  • Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; MBA and/or CPA a plus

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Sr Accounting Analyst II

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