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High growth, pre-IPO company in stealth mode
Join a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies that will push the boundaries in the clinical, life sciences research and therapeutic fields. We are well-funded by global top-tier investors, including venture capital firms and growth equity investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group of more than 200 employees, including successful entrepreneurs, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Play an important role in the development and commercialization of technology and products that will accelerate our understanding of life, biology and disease and transform large industries.
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our team!
How You’ll Contribute
Supervise the accounts payable process which includes vendor bills, vendor payments, AP accruals, and employee reimbursements. Ensure payments are processed timely and accurately and the entries into the accounting system are correct.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Procurement as business partners to address procurement and billing matters as they arise.
Assist in driving the month-end close process, such as preparing or reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis.
Review coding and classification of PO line items in NetSuite regularly to ensure appropriate classification and recording of purchases to the appropriate GL accounts.
Assist in various tax filings including but not limited to sales & use tax, 1099 and 1096, and preparation of related schedule when requested for corporate income tax purposes
Participate in discussions with the fixed assets accountant in identifying fixed assets/expenditure which meets the capitalization policy.
Participate in annual fixed assets verifications and or inventory counts as needed.
Participate in the upgrade and implementation of accounting and operations system/software.
Assist in the company’s annual financial statements audit and other audits/due diligence efforts as needed by addressing audit requests and preparing supporting documentation for audit purposes upon request.
Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in various administrative and operations matters / other projects as assigned based on business needs.
Continuously identify and develop solutions for process improvement.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of general accounting experience in industry and/or a public accounting firm (preferably audit practice; Big 4 is a plus).
Strong working experience with NetSuite ERP is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and operational accounting processes.
Strong knowledge and practical work experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills).
Must have great organizational and analytical skills.
Be detail-oriented with focus on accuracy.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, often high-pressure environment, with proven ability to maintain composure.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, prioritize and adhere to tight deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
A proactive thinker with a desire to initiate and implement process improvements; be creative and not afraid of building things from scratch.
Team player and solid communicator (written and verbal skills); strong interpersonal skills including conscientiousness, diplomacy, flexibility, and dependability; be able to interact with cross-functional teams.
Trustworthy, positive, energetic, optimistic attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves; most importantly, a good sense of humor!
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We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. |
