Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – San Diego, CA Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Our client is a growing biotechnology company advancing innovative therapeutics across Oncology. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a small but mighty accounting team. Candidates must be commutable to the office 1-2 times per month in San Diego.

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP
• Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and SOX or internal control initiatives (if applicable)
• Manage accounting for R&D expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Partner with FP&A on budget vs. actual analysis and forecasting support
• Improve and document accounting processes and procedures as the organization scales
• Support systems implementations or upgrades (e.g., Net Suite) as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Biotech, life sciences, pharma, or high-growth startup experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
  
  Experience with month-end close and audit support
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Net Suite (preferred) and Excel
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred

• Clinical-stage or pre-revenue biotech experience
• R&D cost accounting and accruals
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier)
• Experience in a scaling or pre-IPO environment

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance