Senior Accountant

Location: Carlsbad, CA (onsite 3 days/week)

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is responsible for managing revenue-related accounting activities across R&D and commercial operations in a growing, fully integrated biotech organization. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Accounting, Revenue and supports key accounting initiatives, compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and maintain revenue schedules for R&D, collaboration, and commercial activities
• Issue invoices in accordance with contractual terms and manage accounts receivable
• Stay up to date on revenue accounting guidance, performing technical research and analysis as needed
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including account reconciliations
• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX 404 requirements
• Prepare audit deliverables and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Drive process and system improvements related to revenue accounting
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• 3-5+ years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) or experience at a public biotech / life sciences company preferred
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606, US GAAP, and SOX controls
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP or Blackline
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, structured environment