Senior Accountant

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversight of month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Management of the general ledger and maintenance of accurate records for R&D projects, lab operations, pilot production, and raw material usage.
• Tracking project costs and budgets for research initiatives, including labor, materials, equipment, and external testing.
• Supporting procurement and inventory processes related to chemicals, substrates, lab supplies, and specialized equipment.
• Handling accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely payment cycles and accurate customer billing for research contracts or development services.
• Preparation of financial reports for leadership, including R&D spending summaries, cost analyses, and trend insights relevant to product development.
• Collaboration with the R&D team and operations to forecast spending, plan capital purchases, and understand project financial implications.
• Aid in payroll review, including hourly project-based allocation and benefits accounting.
• Strengthening internal controls, streamlining accounting workflows, and recommending system or process improvements to support scaling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with project accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar) and Excel analysis tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic R&D-focused organization.
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with scientists, chemists, and leadership.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.