Accounting Manager

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Santa Clarita, CA, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

As a nonprofit medical research and development organization with over 40 years of innovation behind us, we are dedicated to creating life-enhancing technologies that help address unmet healthcare needs.

Our team is made up of curious thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate people who believe their work can make a difference. From research and engineering to operations and support teams, every role helps move our mission forward.

We also believe that doing meaningful work starts with having the time to recharge. That is why we offer a 9/80 schedule, giving employees every other Friday off and 26 additional long weekends each year.

• A mission-driven organization focused on improving lives
• Work-life balance with our 9/80 schedule
• Innovative projects with real-world impact
• A collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed
• Weekly team traditions, monthly lunches, and quarterly events that bring us together

Ready to bring your skills to a team making a difference?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the company's financial operations and reporting functions. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for performing advanced accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting timely and compliant financial reporting. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining strong internal controls across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle accounting, strong knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to independently analyze complex accounting issues while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Perform key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and general ledger activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate accounting transactions and make determinations related to classification, timing, and treatment in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage assigned accounting areas, including fixed assets and sales tax compliance.
• Review and validate accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Analyze and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and variances.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and support audit activities as needed.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Document accounting decisions, assumptions, and supporting rationale for significant transactions and adjustments.
• Escalate complex, high‑risk, or non‑routine accounting matters to accounting leadership as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with full‑cycle accounting, including month‑end close, general ledger management, and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting issues and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience with in the medical device,…