Senior Accountant

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant contributes to the Finance & Accounting team, supporting the monthly and quarterly general ledger close across multiple accounting areas, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and audit standards. Requires strong US GAAP knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses for accounting areas including cash, investments, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, accruals, debt, revenue, operating expenses, and global intercompany transactions.
• Support external audits and quarterly reviews; participate in implementing and maintaining SOX compliance.
• Provide support for footnote disclosures for SEC filings.
• Partner with the technical accounting team to conduct research and assist with special projects.
• Coordinate with Company personnel to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Support AP invoice processing and procurement initiatives.
• May assist with FP&A workstreams, such as budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Serve as a valued business partner within the Finance team and cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of public accounting and/or public company experience
• Life sciences/pharma industry experience preferred
• Experience in SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• CPA or candidate pursuing CPA certification
• Solid understanding of technical and operational accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP Cloud experience preferred but not required
• Global/FX experience a plus but not required

Skills

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments and adapt to changing priorities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Additional Requirements

• Experience working with external audits, preparing controls documentation, and providing audit support
• Ability to maintain confidential information