Senior Accountant Carlsbad, CA

Senior Accountant Opportunity

An established life sciences company is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in its corporate accounting function. This opportunity offers exposure to financial reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration while working alongside an experienced finance leadership team. The ideal candidate enjoys owning the month-end close process, analyzing financial results, and contributing to continuous improvements within the accounting department.

Corporate Accounting

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with annual audits and regulatory reporting

Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Partner with FP&A and operational leaders on financial reporting
• Assist with ERP enhancements and system implementations
• Mentor junior accounting staff as needed