Senior Accountant
Nautilus Biotechnology
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (Seattle, WA)
United States
$86,000 - $142,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Execute the monthly accounting close process, 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 balance sheet account reconciliations monthly; 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, and strengthen controls; drive implementation with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams on accrual estimates, prepaid amortization schedules, and other month-end close inputs.
- Support quarterly review and annual audit work papers and schedules.
- Assist with implementation of accounting policies, system improvements, and other scaling projects.
- Participate in or lead ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with 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 experience, including ownership of controls documentation and testing.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems (NetSuite a plus).
- Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Index/Match, pivot tables).
- Detail-oriented; manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable partnering across 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 process, 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 balance sheet account reconciliations monthly; 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, and strengthen controls; drive implementation with Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams on accrual estimates, prepaid amortization schedules, and other month-end close inputs.
- Support quarterly review and annual audit work papers and schedules.
- Assist with implementation of accounting policies, system improvements, and other scaling projects.
- Participate in or lead ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with 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 experience, including ownership of controls documentation and testing.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems (NetSuite a plus).
- Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Index/Match, pivot tables).
- Detail-oriented; manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable partnering across teams and managing remote/offshore relationships.
- Continuous improvement mindset and flexibility to grow with the company.
Compensation Range: $86K - $142K