Senior Accountant

Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations/supporting schedules across cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, G&A activity, and other GL accounts
- Perform account analyses, investigate variances, and support timely, accurate completion of monthly/quarterly close activities
- Prepare schedules and documentation supporting internal reporting, external reporting, audits, quarterly reviews, and SOX compliance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information needed for accounting entries and analysis
- Support cross-functional process improvement initiatives and create process documentation
- Execute special ad-hoc projects requested to support the Finance team

Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
- CPA or equivalent (preferred)
- Life sciences/biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience (preferred)
- Public company experience (preferred)
- NetSuite and/or SAP experience (preferred)
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Exposure to SOX controls and audit support (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on open items
- Strong communication skills with team members and cross-functional partners
- Strong Excel and computer skills required
- Strong attention to detail; produce accurate, well-supported work
- Curious, proactive, motivated to learn and grow