Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant will prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations related to cash, prepaids, fixed assets and accruals. They will also assist with setting up AP suppliers, approving employee expense reimbursement reports, and supporting ad hoc projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations for various general ledger accounts including cash, prepaids, fixed assets and legal accruals
• Assist with review of employee expense reimbursement to ensure compliance with policy
• Perform transactional and month-end closing procedures for the Fixed Assets and Cash modules
• Set up and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) suppliers in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of vendor records
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting processes and policies to maximize the functionality of the Oracle Fusion ERP system
• Absorb and maintain documentation to support compliance with SOX requirements, including the performance and documentation of key control activities
• Absorb and contribute to any applicable government reporting and any ad hoc projects
• Provide audit support to internal or external auditors as needed
• Work with the team to assist in the tie-out of public filings on a quarterly basis

Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Required

• Requires a BS degree in Business with an Accounting concentration, with a minimum of 2 years of experience specific to the position responsibilities
• CPA or a CPA candidate, preferred but not required
• Audit experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, or ability to learn quickly
• Ability to take ownership of assigned areas and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrates analytical skills and effective problem-solving capabilities as well as attention to detail
• Dedicated to meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn

Behavioral Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and credibility both internally and externally
• Integrity

Physical Demands Required

Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and constant use of a computer and keyboard.

Compensation and Benefits

Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for this position is ($72,000-$90,000). Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options.

To learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com.

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.