Our client, a small, public, technology company, is seeking a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close and the SEC reporting process within the accounting department. The candidate will join a highly visible team and have regular interactions with other team members, vendors worldwide, auditors and regulators and external administrators. 
The ideal candidate is an intelligent, self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in a dynamic team environment. This candidate will have the opportunity to improve their leadership skills and make an impact within the company. This is a hybrid role, and the candidate will report to the Controller.
Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Responsible for reviewing AP invoices for proper coding to ensure accuracy of GL entries during AP close. Coordinate approvals of invoices by respective departments, coordinate the Controller’s review of the AP schedule, and scheduling AP payments.
• Set up new vendors using vendor forms and issue purchase orders (after review), as applicable.
• Maintain the general ledger of the company.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for Investments, fixed assets, prepaids, payroll, and various accruals.
• During the monthly close process assist with clinical accruals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations to close the books in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and ensure processes align with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with SOX 404(a) testing of controls related to assigned areas and SEC reporting, as needed.
• Assist with Quarterly and Annual external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts and providing information to the auditors.
• Direct the preparation of schedules for the external audit related to their areas of responsibility.
• Organize the preparation of the annual 1099 forms for the vendors as well as other areas of tax compliance.
• Support the Controller with SEC reporting including preparation of support schedules and updating Wdesk SEC filing platform.
• Compile detailed expense and cash flow forecasts for the consolidated budget on a quarterly basis.
• Assist with Transfer Agent system and maintain common stock outstanding shares and tie out to filings. This includes supporting the Controller in maintaining the equity plan software system for accounting purposes (including the filing of Forms 3 and 4 for directors and officers) as well as its optionee features including tie ins to payroll and broker support.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements; 10K and 10Q F-section including help in the footnotes as well.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc requests within the Accounting team, including policy and procedure documentation and data analysis to inform the business.

Requirements:

• Required-bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
• Required-CPA license.
• Public accounting firm experience (Big 4 highly desirable).
• 5 years of experience (including 2 years of public accounting experience).
• Experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry highly desired.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with SEC Regulations and SOX compliance.
• Familiarity with ASC 606 Revenue recognition and AR management processes.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Computer literacy is required, with the ability to navigate computer systems with little or no assistance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook software specifically with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and meet deadlines despite distractions and changing priorities.
• Must possess a prominent level of attention to detail and aptitude for planning and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written).
• Strong ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels.
• Must be customer service orientated and have a positive outlook.
• Must be a team player who supports the organization by fostering learning, open communication, and collaboration. 
• Must have the ability to self-motivate, function independently and be driven towards superior effort and performance.

The salary is based on paying competitively for the size and industry. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. The starting salary range is for the expectations as laid out in the job description.
Starting salary range is: $110k-$130k