Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a key contributor to its mission. This role owns essential accounting functions, including maintaining the general ledger, overseeing the Procure-to-Pay process, administering payroll, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and own the general ledger, including cash, inventory, prepaid assets, leases, accrued expenses, debt, and equity.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, including contract administration, invoice coding and approval workflows, and timely payment execution.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor discrepancies in vendor transactions.
• Administer biweekly payroll processing and prepare related payroll financial reports.
• Support audits by preparing timely documentation and financial analysis.
• Identify and implement improvements to time and expense reporting systems.
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and internal controls to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve financial workflows, and support accurate, timely reporting.
• Support ad hoc accounting and finance projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in public accounting (including a Big Four firm) or in a corporate accounting role.
• Ability to evaluate accounting processes and develop, recommend, and implement effective procedures.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong understanding of internal control principles (SOX).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong Excel skills for preparing reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and supporting financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Aptitude and motivation to learn and assume new responsibilities.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to accuracy and ownership.
• Goal-oriented team player who can collaborate effectively, manage priorities, and deliver work on time.
• Demonstrated commitment to responsive, professional customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience with NetSuite.
• Background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Experience working in a startup environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $126,000 to $154,000

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Reports to: Assistant Controller