STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate accounting for purchases, expenses, and month-end accruals.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations as part of the monthly financial close process.
• Manage the monthly accrual process by working closely with department leaders and budget owners.
• Interact with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Compile financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Review contracts, vendor agreements, and other financial documents for accounting implications.
• Absorb and document accounting policies and assist with maintaining internal controls.
• Support SOX compliance activities, external financial statement audits, and tax audits as needed.
• Participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and user acceptance testing.
• Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and ad hoc reporting as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• One or more years of accounting experience, preferably in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or a public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment while remaining flexible and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) is preferred.