Senior Accountant

Alzheon, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a broad portfolio of product candidates and diagnostic assays for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. We are committed to developing innovative medicines by directly addressing the underlying pathology of devastating neurodegenerative disorders. Our lead Alzheimer’s clinical candidate, ALZ-801 , is an oral agent in Phase 3 development as a potentially disease modifying treatment for AD. ALZ-801 is an oral small molecule that fully blocks formation of neurotoxic soluble amyloid oligomers in the brain. Our clinical expertise and technology platform are focused on developing drug candidates and diagnostic assays using a precision medicine approach based on individual genetic and biomarker information to advance therapies with the greatest impact for patients.

Our experienced and passionate drug development team is focused on applying precision medicine, cutting-edge disease biomarkers, brain imaging and unique biologic insights to advance therapies with the greatest impact for patients. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team and help make the first oral Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapy a reality for patients and their families, in a few short years.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Finance team, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and supporting accurate, timely, and scalable financial operations. This role requires deep knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices, strong organizational and analytical skills, the ability to manage a high volume of transactions efficiently, and experience supporting external audits. The ideal candidate combines exceptional attention to detail with a forward-looking perspective on financial reporting, controls, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end close process, including calculation and preparation of journal entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Analyze financial statements, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to leadership.
• Full Accounts Payable process including:
  • Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness
  • Receive all invoice approvals via Stampli in accordance with Accounting SOP
  • Schedule and process payments via ACH or wire transfer. Manage and maintain payment schedules to ensure timely disbursement.
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies, address billing issues, and manage account inquiries
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies between vendor statements and company records
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions and documentation for auditing purposes
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on accounts payable status, including aging reports and cash flow forecasts
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant accounting standards
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and accounts payable processes.
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience working in and administering Concur and NetSuite strongly preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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