Senior Accountant

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant will be a core member of the Accounting team, responsible for the integrity of the General Ledger and the efficiency of the month-end close cycle. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical accounting competence, and the ability to manage operational accounting processes critical for a transitioning biotech (from R&D to commercial). Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with SOX compliance and ERP systems are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the full cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial deadlines are met accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries across various accounts, including R&D and G&A accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets, and others as necessary.
• Perform detailed and timely reconciliations of all assigned Balance Sheet accounts, investigating and resolving all discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct thorough P&L and Balance Sheet flux analyses, providing clear, documented explanations for variances compared to prior periods
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, preparing required supporting schedules and documentation.
• Manage the accounting for Fixed Assets and related capital expenditure tracking and tagging, ensuring proper capitalization and disposal procedures are followed.
• Ensure all general ledger activities and account reconciliations are performed in compliance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and update documentation for internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404), specifically for general ledger and operational cycles (e.g. fixed assets).
• Execute and document periodic testing of assigned SOX controls to ensure operating effectiveness.
• Work with R&D employees to adhere to monthly time reporting requirements
• Actively participate in the maintenance and optimization of the company's ERP system and other financial tools, focusing on streamlining the close process.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains within daily and monthly accounting tasks.
• Develop and maintain robust, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key responsibilities.
• Assist with additional projects, system implementations, integrations, and updgrades

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Required: Prior experience in a publicly traded company.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Preferred: Experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferred: Experience in Big 4 accounting firms.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and data integrity.
• Excellent ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Intellectual curiosity with the ability to problem solve with minimal oversight.
• Proficient with Accounting software (e.g. Oracle, FloQast) and advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, XLOOKUP).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.