Senior Accountant

Role Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this Senior Accountant will play a critical role in assisting with day-to-day accounting for a fast-paced biotech company. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a strong desire to develop skills across a wide range of accounting functions and a sense of urgency. The successful candidate will have a solid background in accounting and finance and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial work products. Location: Seaport area of Boston, Massachusetts, with additional staff functioning in a virtual-based environment from the Greater Boston area and throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, prepare monthly reconciliations and ensure data integrity, working with other departments to obtain appropriate support
• Own the accounts payable process, including processing invoices, managing the AP mailbox, responding to vendor inquiries and internal requests
• Prepare bi-weekly payment runs, cash runways, and processing of payments
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve existing accounting processes and work with the team to implement those improvements
• Support the engagement with external auditors for annual audits and quarterly financial reviews
• Support internal auditors and SOX testing by ensuring compliance documentation is complete
• Support preparation of quarterly financial statements for SEC filings
• Support updates of the forecast for internal scenario planning
• Perform various ad hoc accounting tasks and projects as needed to support the finance team
• Lead the preparation of annual 1099 reports
• Promote a culture of collaboration, cooperation, execution excellence, effective communication and cross-functional inclusion and problem-solving to become a high-performing team member

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience in biotech or life sciences industry. Prior public accounting experience preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred
• Prior AP and treasury experience preferred
• Prior SEC reporting experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge in general ledger and GAAP

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities

Education

• Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; Master's degree is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Working Conditions: Busy office/laboratory environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions
• Travel: Travel is not required
• Physical Requirements: Subject to periods of sitting or standing, vision is required to monitor data
• Work Location: This role can be hybrid or remote (occasional onsite presence is required)