Senior Accountant

Job Description

Title : Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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Company : Biotech / Life Sciences industry

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Compensation : Up to 120k + bonus + equity + excellent benefits

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Location : San Diego, CA - Hybrid

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Opportunity

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Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting team. This position will play a key role in external financial reporting, the financial statement close, technical accounting research, audit support, and SOX compliance.

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The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting, with Big 4 experience strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, earnings releases, tie-outs, and XBRL review
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• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations across areas such as investments, leases, debt, equity, and stock-based compensation
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• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements, including statements of equity and cash flows
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• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities for assigned processes
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• Research and interpret current and emerging U.S. GAAP and technical accounting guidance
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• Prepare technical accounting memos related to transactions and adoption of new accounting standards
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• Assist with maintaining and developing accounting policies
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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures
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• Support audits and other accounting-related projects as needed
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
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• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting
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• Big 4 public accounting experience
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• CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA
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• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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• Experience working with biotech or life sciences companies/clients
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• SEC reporting and filing software experience, such as Broadridge
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• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
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• BlackLine, Equity Edge Online, Clearwater, or OneStream experience
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• Public company SEC reporting experience
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