Senior Accountant
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger schedules.
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Aid in the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
- Manage revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, including review of contracts, billing schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Legal to ensure proper treatment of customer agreements, licensing arrangements, and service contracts.
- Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure accuracy of contract assets and liabilities.
- Oversee inventory accounting processes, including tracking, costing, reconciliations, and valuation.
- Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure accurate recording of raw materials, CIP, and finished goods.
- Support implementation and maintenance of inventory systems and controls appropriate for early-stage production environments.
- Monitor inventory adjustments, reserves, and cost-of-goods-sold accuracy.
- Help develop and enhance internal controls and SOPs to support company scale-up.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
- Aid in external audits and prepare audit-ready documentation.
- Support ERP system enhancements, integrations, and overall process automation.
- Provide ad hoc analyses and support special projects as the company grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including both public accounting and industry.
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and inventory accounting.
- Experience working in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment.
- Hands-on experience with revenue operations or inventory processes.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, etc.).
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Preferred
- Experience in biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, or R&D-driven industries.
- Experience implementing or scaling ERP modules for revenue and/or inventory.
- CPA certification or CPA eligibility.
- Prior involvement in audit preparation or SOX-lite control frameworks.
Pay and Benefits
The base salary range for this full-time position is between $125,000 - $140,000 + benefits.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications.
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages
About Slingshot
Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.
At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.
Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.