Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Sern Bio Science is searching for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the Accounting and Finance team. In this role you will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. Supported by the larger Accounting Department, the ideal candidate will have at least three years of related accounting experience to apply towards this position.

Examples include maintaining a general ledger and preparing monthly P&L statements for internal stakeholders to review. Title and salary will be adjusted to meet the skills and abilities of selected candidate. Those with a degree in Accounting or similar field encouraged to apply.

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end closing task management
• Prepares monthly balance sheets and income (P&L) statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• May occasionally code invoices and sets up new accounts
• Reconciles accounts and helps close the monthly books
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Reconciles company credit cards monthly, monitors spending daily
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Responsible for the creation of sales orders within SAP and daily communication with program management team on project status
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Co‑manages the purchasing and invoicing system
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to correctly prepare month end financial statements
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and work in cross‑functional teams
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and ERP management experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required
• At least three years of related experience required
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in‑person attendance