Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the accounting team and report to the Senior Manager, Accounting. This role focuses on accounts payable and general ledger accounting in a fast-paced, public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices through Coupa, ensuring appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and required approvals are obtained
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance as needed
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries
• Maintain accurate and complete AP records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end AP close activities, including reviewing outstanding invoices and accrued expenses
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments through Coupa in accordance with established payment procedures and internal controls
• Assist with cash activity and bank-related accounting, including recording miscellaneous cash receipts and disbursements
• Prepare miscellaneous and routine general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with bank and cash account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Perform other accounting, compliance, and internal control-related responsibilities as needed to support financial reporting and organizational growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Previous experience with Coupa preferred
• Previous experience with NetSuite preferred
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience within the life science industry preferred
• Previous experience with accounting in a publicly traded company required
• Familiarity with SOX and internal control requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present numeric data effectively
• Exceptional time-management and strong follow-through skills
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Professional, team-oriented, collaborative, and can-do attitude
• Intermediate-to-advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Coupa
• Previous experience with NetSuite
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience within the life science industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation will be determined based on several factors including skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location.
• Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity.
• Benefits include:
  • 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
  • Flexible time off
  • Generous parental leave and some fringe perks
• Starting base pay range: $75,000—$90,000 USD

Location

Headquartered in New York.