Senior Accountant

Role Overview

• Support monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations and perform detailed analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare fluctuation analyses and provide clear explanations for financial trends and variances
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Review, investigate, and correct accounting errors, inconsistencies, and reporting issues
• Maintain and track financial statement close checklists and supporting schedules for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K)
• Participate in quarterly review procedures and annual external audits, responding to auditor requests and inquiries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Proactively communicate accounting, financial reporting, or control issues to management
• Maintain the fixed asset system and related depreciation schedules
• Reconcile General Ledger to Subledger for fixed assets
• Assess property, plant, and equipment for impairment indicators and perform impairment testing when required
• Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and expenditure authorizations
• Review invoices and purchase requisitions for appropriate coding
• Identify prepaid expenses and ensure proper accounting treatment
• Maintain prepaid schedules and prepare amortization journal entries
• Prepare reconciliations for various asset accounts
• Assist with preparation and electronic filing of U.S. sales and use tax returns
• Monitor and verify system-generated sales tax reports for accuracy
• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations related to sales and use tax accruals
• Support audits, exposure analyses, refund analyses, and jurisdiction notices as assigned
• Assist with development and maintenance of cost accounting processes and SOX 404(b) compliance initiatives
• Provide financial and accounting support to internal stakeholders across the organization
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed
• Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence within the accounting function

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries strongly preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Additional wellness and work-life benefits