Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a key contributor to our mission. This role owns essential accounting functions, including maintaining the general ledger, overseeing the Procure-to-Pay process, administering payroll, and supporting audits. The Senior Accountant will collaborate across teams to strengthen financial systems and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is committed to accuracy, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Employment Type

Full-time

Reports To

Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company’s general ledger, including cash, inventory, prepaid assets, leases, accrued expenses, debt, and equity.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and 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.
• Must have 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 collaborates effectively, manages priorities, and delivers 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

Salary

• $126,000 to $154,000