Senior Accountant - General Ledger #4850

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, variance reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances
• Own general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timely recognition
• Prepare clinical trial accruals in partnership with the Clinical Operations and FP&A teams
• Help design, implement and maintain a thorough system of accounting process, policies and controls designed to accurately and efficiently close the books
• Apply a thorough understanding of GRAIL’s business to all aspects of the accounting function
• Drive automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort
• Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities
• Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
• Experience with Netsuite and/or Coupa
• Strong understanding in US GAAP Accounting