Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About us

Shattuckians are a diverse group of physicians, scientists, drug developers and protein engineers that are linked through our shared desire to build transformative medicines for patients suffering from life-altering diseases. We are experts in the biology of TNF receptors, including DR3, and have assembled one of the most experienced teams in the industry with regard to understanding the immuno-biology of TNF receptor agonists and antagonists.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant with 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced environment. The Senior Accountant assists the Accounting Department in monthly accounting duties. The role ensures timely preparation of the necessary journal entries and monthly reconciliations and works closely with our research and development teams to ensure that costs for clinical trials and other research projects are adequately captured. The Senior Accountant will provide monthly and quarterly reports and other analysis pertaining to cash, clinical and research and development costs, fixed assets, revenue, and expense activities as needed for management to make quick, fact-based decisions. There will also be ad hoc requests for analysis and questions regarding the company’s various financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain complex accrual and revenue models – including for manufacturing and clinical trials
• Work closely with our research teams and manufacturing teams to provide accurate and timely financial data
• Ensure expenses are recorded to the correct departments and projects
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
• Proactively assess current systems and processes and help drive overall process improvement
• Assist with financial statement audits
• Maintain SOX compliance and documentation
• Meet deadlines
• Provide reports and analysis related to your duties
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA is a plus
• 3 – 4+ years of experience in accounting, public company experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Knowledge of US technical accounting processes and policies
• Great communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively respond
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment

Employee benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits, 401K.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge research and technology.

Note to External Recruiters

Our Human Resources department manages all open positions and candidate recruitment. We ask that recruiters not contact employees or hiring managers directly to present candidates or solicit business. We will consider failure to comply with this request when determining whether to enter a professional relationship with a recruiting agency. The submission of unsolicited resumes does not create any obligations for Shattuck Labs, implied or otherwise.