Senior Accountant

Overview

A rapidly growing health technology lab is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This role involves ownership of key accounting functions, ensuring accurate and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and designing scalable, automated processes to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee assigned balance sheet and income statement components, performing monthly reviews and variance analyses to explain period-over-period changes.
• Prepare GAAP-aligned financial statements and monthly reporting packages for leadership, board members, and investors.
• Improve accounting processes related to the general ledger, including revenue, accounts receivable, accruals, inventory, and cost of goods sold; conduct quarterly reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document accounting conclusions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, applying sound judgment and company policies.
• Redesign and automate routine processes such as journal entries and reconciliations using AI tools to build scalable processes, internal controls, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Partnerships, Legal, and Product teams; support external audit and tax engagements; and lead special projects from identification through implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and high-growth startup or consumer subscription environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with the ability to research technical accounting issues and clearly document conclusions.
• Proven experience managing month-end close components, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiency with modern general ledger platforms and advanced Excel skills; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools to automate and improve finance workflows.
• A mindset focused on process improvement and automation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous early-stage company environment and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Meaningful equity aligned with role scope and impact.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Monthly membership providing full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights.
• Healthcare with monthly premiums fully covered by the employer.
• High ownership and visibility from day one with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Location

Remote-first position with flexible work arrangements.