Senior Accountant

📋 Description

• Assist in the monthly and quarterly processes for closing financial statements.

• Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts and conduct thorough analyses to identify and rectify discrepancies.

• Generate fluctuation analyses and provide clear insights into financial trends and variances.

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries along with appropriate supporting documentation.

• Review, investigate, and amend accounting errors, inconsistencies, and reporting issues.

• Maintain and monitor financial statement close checklists and supporting schedules for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K).

• Engage in quarterly review procedures and annual external audits, responding to requests and inquiries from auditors.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and organizational accounting policies.

• Proactively communicate any accounting, financial reporting, or control issues to management.

• Oversee the fixed asset system and related depreciation schedules.

• Reconcile the General Ledger to Subledger for fixed assets.

• Evaluate property, plant, and equipment for impairment indicators and conduct impairment testing when necessary.

• Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and expenditure authorizations.

• Review invoices and purchase requisitions to ensure proper coding.

• Identify prepaid expenses and guarantee appropriate accounting treatment.

• Maintain prepaid schedules and prepare amortization journal entries.

• Prepare reconciliations for various asset accounts.

• Assist with the preparation and electronic submission of U.S. sales and use tax returns.

• Monitor and confirm the accuracy of system-generated sales tax reports.

• Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations related to sales and use tax accruals.

• Support audits, exposure analyses, refund analyses, and jurisdiction notices as required.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of cost accounting processes and SOX 404(b) compliance initiatives.

• Provide financial and accounting assistance to internal stakeholders throughout the organization.

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as necessary.

• Collaborate with team members to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence within the accounting department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in general ledger accounting is necessary.

• Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries is strongly preferred.

• An 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.