Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Join a growing biotech team as our next senior accountant! The senior accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance in a growing biotech organization. Reporting to the accounting manager/CFO, this role is responsible for monthly and annual close activities, maintaining GAAP-compliant financial records, and supporting compliance with accounting standards, including ASC 730. Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed asset tracking, internal controls, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and preferably experience in biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing. If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise and grow with a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you!

General accounting & close

• Support the CFO in executing the monthly and annual financial close process
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across assigned accounts
• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Support sales tax and state filing compliance

Financial reporting & compliance

• Assist in preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements and internal management reports
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers
• Support compliance with ASC 730 (R&D) and other relevant standards
• Assist with tax compliance in coordination with external tax advisors, including Maine and federal filings

Operational finance

• Track and support capitalization of fixed assets
• Help maintain internal controls appropriate for a small, high-growth organization
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Process corporate credit card reconciliations, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments
• Coordinate with HR to support accurate payroll processing with our third-party provider

Cross-functional support

• Assist in evaluating and implementing accounting system improvements as the company grows
• Identify and escalate technical accounting questions to the CFO

Required skills & experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid technical GAAP knowledge
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good communication skills, written and oral, and excellent computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Ability to sit for extended durations and perform continuous computer and keyboard work at a standard office workstation

Preferred

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or medical device accounting
• Knowledge of Maine-specific programs such as ETIF or Pine Tree Development Zone tax incentives
• Public accounting background is a plus

Why you'll love working here

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing diagnostic company
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Benefits we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company profit sharing program
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave program

Get to know the MMQCI team! Maine molecular quality controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has proprietary technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products. MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine turnpike, Portland international jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing. We're in a state-of-the-art facility, located in Saco, right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us! Interested in joining our team? Please submit both a resume and cover letter with your application for consideration.