Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone. Its initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. Mineralys is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania and is a fully remote company.

About the role

The Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting will play a key role in the monthly close process and support the Company's financial closing and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for accounting areas including clinical trial and operating expense accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, invoice review, account reconciliations, and financial statement support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong knowledge of US GAAP, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close
  • Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including operating expense accruals and other recurring close activities.
  • Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and supporting schedules for assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items timely and accurately.
• Clinical Trial & Operating Expense Accruals
  • Prepare and record period-end accruals for clinical trial activities, consultants, CROs, CMOs, and other research and development expenditures.
  • Prepare and record operating expense accruals and other recurring period-end close entries.
  • Partner with vendors, CROs, Clinical, CMC, and other business functions to establish and maintain processes for obtaining supporting documentation, activity reports, and operational data required to support period-end accruals.
  • Analyze clinical trial activity, contractual commitments, vendor invoices, and operational data to develop accurate period-end accrual estimates.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for accrual balances and provide audit support as needed.
• AP and Invoice Review
  • Review vendor invoices for appropriate coding, documentation, and approval in accordance with Company policies.
  • Review prepaid expenditures and ensure appropriate classification and accounting treatment.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, aging items, and reconciling differences in a timely manner.
• Prepaid Expenses and Fixed Assets
  • Maintain prepaid expense schedules and amortization calculations.
  • Maintain the fixed asset subledger and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain lease accounting schedules and supporting documentation, including the preparation of periodic lease entries and account reconciliations.
  • Review contracts and vendor agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Monitor prepaid and fixed assets balances and ensure timely recognition of expenses.
• Financial Reporting Support
  • Assist with preparation of financial reporting packages.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for financial disclosures and reporting.
  • Perform variance analyses and provide explanations of key account fluctuations.
  • Support financial statement audits and reviews by external auditors.
• Controls & Process Improvement
  • Participate in the execution and documentation of internal controls and SOX compliance activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and close efficiency.
  • Assist with process enhancement initiatives as needed.
  • Support projects, cross-functional initiatives, and other accounting and finance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and supporting audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing and analyzing clinical trial accruals and research and development expense accounting.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Public accounting experience and/or publicly traded company experience.
• Experience with NetSuite or other large-scale ERP systems.
• Experience supporting internal control and SOX compliance processes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Time off and 401K.
• Participation in Mineralys incentive plans contingent on achievement of personal and company performance.

Pay

US Salary Range: $88,000 - $100,000

Schedule

This position requires up to 10% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight.