Accounting Assistant; Accounting Associate

Job Title

Accounting Assistant (or Accounting Associate)

Part-time (Hourly)

$26 - $30 per hour

Cambridge, MA (On-site)

Pinetree Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech startup developing bispecific antibodies for cancer therapy. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of therapeutic antibodies to treat drug resistant cancers and immune disorders and create the next generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are a group of highly motivated, dedicated professionals working collaboratively in a multi-facetted team with the ultimate goal to improve patient care.

Pinetree Therapeutics is located near Fresh Pond, in West Cambridge.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support our daily accounting operations and finance team. While the Manager leads operations and strategy, this role will focus on accurate data entry, accounts payable (AP) processing, expense reporting, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced biotech startup environment.

• Accounts Payable (AP):
  Process vendor invoices, ensure proper coding, and match invoices with purchase orders.
• General Ledger Support:
  Assist the Accounting Manager with journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain organized digital and physical financial records to support future audits.
• System Maintenance:
  Ensure accurate data entry into the internal accounting system (Quick Books).
• Month-End Support:
  Assist with month-end close processes by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ad-hoc Support:
  Assist with administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the Accounting Manager.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  2-4 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Quick Books (QB) and Microsoft Excel is required.
• Language:
  Fluency in Korean and English required.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Experience using or implementing accounting and finance-related solutions (e.g., Quickbook and Prendio is preferred).
• Experience supporting IPO or pre-IPO readiness activities including SOX-related controls, enhanced reporting requirements, and audit preparation.
• Prior experience in venture-backed or high-growth biotech or life sciences companies.

Pinetree Therapeutics offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity participation that reflects the strategic importance of this role and provides the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term growth and success. Benefits include medical and paid time off.

Pinetree is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Pinetree will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

• Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:
  Pinetree does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Pinetree, and Pinetree will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.