Senior Accountant
Nautilus Biotechnology
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (San Carlos, CA)
United States
$86,000 - $142,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities
- Execute the monthly accounting close, including preparation of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and other general ledger accounts; ensure entries are accurate, well-supported, and posted on schedule.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment in accordance with SOX 404; prepare and update process narratives, risk control matrices, and supporting documentation for assigned control areas.
- Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and drive implementation with the Accounting team and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams on accrual estimates, prepaid amortization schedules, and other inputs for month-end close.
- Support preparation of work papers and schedules for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
- Assist with implementation of accounting policies, system improvements, and other projects as the company scales.
- Participate in or lead ad-hoc tasks and projects.
Requirements
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to general ledger accounting, month-end close, and accounts payable.
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent); CPA preferred.
- Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (accrual accounting and prepaid expense treatment).
- SOX-compliant environment experience, including ownership of controls documentation and testing.
- Enterprise financial systems experience (NetSuite a plus).
- Strong analytical skills; Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Index/Match, pivot tables).
- Detail-oriented; able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and managing remote/offshore relationships.
- Continuous improvement mindset and flexibility to grow with the company.
Compensation Range
- $86K - $142K
- Execute the monthly accounting close, including preparation of journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and other general ledger accounts; ensure entries are accurate, well-supported, and posted on schedule.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment in accordance with SOX 404; prepare and update process narratives, risk control matrices, and supporting documentation for assigned control areas.
- Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and drive implementation with the Accounting team and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams on accrual estimates, prepaid amortization schedules, and other inputs for month-end close.
- Support preparation of work papers and schedules for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
- Assist with implementation of accounting policies, system improvements, and other projects as the company scales.
- Participate in or lead ad-hoc tasks and projects.
Requirements
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to general ledger accounting, month-end close, and accounts payable.
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent); CPA preferred.
- Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (accrual accounting and prepaid expense treatment).
- SOX-compliant environment experience, including ownership of controls documentation and testing.
- Enterprise financial systems experience (NetSuite a plus).
- Strong analytical skills; Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Index/Match, pivot tables).
- Detail-oriented; able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and managing remote/offshore relationships.
- Continuous improvement mindset and flexibility to grow with the company.
Compensation Range
- $86K - $142K