Fully Remote / Relocation to Alaminos is highly encouraged
Who you are-
The Senior Accountant is an integral part of a growing accounting team and oversees general ledger accounting close process (e.g., fixed assets, leases, G&A accruals, among others). This position is an individual contributor and currently reports to the Associate Director of Accounting. This position requires interaction with various business units and third-party contacts. A successful candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast-pace and rapidly growing environment, pro-active, highly organized, results-oriented, analytical, strong attention to details, excellent communication skills, and highly motivated to always deliver excellence in his or her work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage monthly closing of assigned general ledger (GL) accounts with emphases on, but not limited to, long-term debt, royalty monetization liabilities, embedded derivative liability, software capitalization (ASC 350-40), and G&A prepayments and accruals, lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed assets
- Prepare monthly accounting close workpapers and analyses for the assigned GL accounts to ensure accurate and timely recognition of expenses, prepayments and deposits, and accrual accounts.
- Review contracts for new POs to ensure proper accounting for expenses, prepaids, and accruals.
- Prepare journal entries and related supporting workpapers adhering to the quality and compliance requirements.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts (i.e Fixed Assets, Leases, Prepayments, Treasury Accounts).
- Prepare rollforward schedules and tie-out schedules for assigned 10Q/10K footnote disclosures, and other ad hoc requested schedules/analyses.
- Prepare fluctuation analyses on assigned GL accounts.
- Update amortization schedule for royalty monetization liabilities.
- Update lease amortization schedules, as needed.
- Discuss and liaise with key contacts in other business units to manage prepayment and accrual processes, including organizing meetings and resolving outstanding items.
- Prepare audit and tax requested PBC schedules, confirmations and address follow up items.
- Compliance with SOX requirementsensure control procedures are executed and workpaper documentations are SOX compliant; prepare all required data and analysis to support external audit, internal control and SOX testing requests, among others.
- Collaborate, liaise and assist other accounting team members, as needed.
- Process improvements using AI tools
- Work on adhoc projects to streamline our close and processes.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a publicly traded company (combination of Big 4 or similar in SEC clients and industry experience) strongly preferred
- Biotech experience a plus Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini
AI Requirements:
Foundational Knowledge: Understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning, natural language processing, and data-driven decision-making.
Applied Skills: Demonstrated experience using AI tools and platforms (e.g., generative AI, predictive analytics, automation solutions) to solve business problems or improve workflows.
Problem-Solving with AI: Ability to identify opportunities where AI can add value, evaluate potential risks or limitations, and implement solutions effectively.
Behavioral Characteristics:
- Strong work ethic including sound judgement, outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
- Able to work with high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Results and detailed-oriented mindset with an opportunistic eye towards process improvements
- Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
- Must be able to collaborate and communicate (oral and written) effectively
- High sense of urgency and ability to identify creative solutions to advanced, time sensitive problems by balancing achievement of process objectives with practical considerations.
- High degree of organizational agility, able to handle sensitive issues with prudent discretion across all levels of the organization
- Commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a time-sensitive environment
- Excellent project management. Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple work streams while remaining calm and effective under pressure
