Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Pasadena, CA (Onsite)

I'm working with a publicly traded biotech/pharmaceutical company in Pasadena that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This is a newly created position reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and offers strong growth potential within a collaborative environment.

Compensation:

• $100,000 - $110,000 base salary
• Annual bonus
• RSUs

Key Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Big 4/public accounting experience, ideally with publicly traded clients
• Biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Advanced technical accounting skills
• CPA or CPA tracking preferred

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries for assigned accounts
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including lease accounting, other current assets, bonus accruals, transfer pricing, and clinical trial accruals
• Perform flux analysis to explain period-over-period variances and support management review and audit requirements
• Assist with SEC reporting deliverables, including support for Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Contribute to segment reporting and other financial reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with updating accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to support accounting estimates and accruals
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and assist with ad hoc projects

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.