Overview
This role supports a biotechnology organization specializing in cell-free DNA testing and precision medicine. The company provides advanced genetic testing technologies to assist families and physicians in healthcare decisions related to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Serving millions of patients globally, it is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in its sector.
The Senior Accountant position is fully remote within the United States and focuses on critical accounting functions including financial reporting, month-end close, fixed asset and prepaid expense management, and sales and use tax compliance.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes
- Prepare account reconciliations and analyze discrepancies
- Conduct fluctuation analyses and explain financial trends
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries with documentation
- Review and correct accounting errors and reporting issues
- Maintain financial close checklists and schedules for SEC filings
- Participate in audits and respond to auditor inquiries
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and accounting policies
- Communicate financial reporting and control issues to management
- Maintain fixed asset system and depreciation schedules
- Reconcile General Ledger to Subledger for fixed assets
- Assess assets for impairment and perform testing as needed
- Track capital expenditures against budgets
- Review invoices and purchase requisitions for correct coding
- Identify prepaid expenses and maintain prepaid schedules
- Prepare amortization journal entries and asset account reconciliations
- Assist with preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns
- Monitor and verify sales tax reports
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to tax accruals
- Support audits, exposure analyses, and jurisdiction notices
- Assist with cost accounting processes and SOX compliance initiatives
- Provide financial support to internal stakeholders
- Participate in special projects and process improvements
- Collaborate to enhance accounting function efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA certification preferred
- Minimum 5 years of general ledger accounting experience
- Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries preferred
- Strong General Ledger accounting experience
- Preferred experience with Oracle ERP systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Office
- Familiarity with Google Workspace tools preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy and accountability
- Team-oriented with initiative and willingness to learn
- Effective under month-end close deadlines
Compensation
- Pay range and compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Location
- Fully remote position within the United States.