Full-Time

General Ledger Accountant

Posted on 2/4/2025

GRAIL

GRAIL

1,001-5,000 employees

Blood tests for early cancer detection

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$94k - $110kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Incentive Plan + Long-term Incentive Plan

Mid, Senior

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Hybrid model requiring 2 days a week onsite presence.

Category
Bookkeeping
Financial Accounting
Accounting

You match the following GRAIL's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • At least 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • CPA desired
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Able to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment
  • Proficient in GAAP accounting, specifically in cash, prepaids, and accrued liabilities
Responsibilities
  • Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, variance reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare supporting documents for internal/external auditors
  • Apply a thorough understanding of GRAIL’s business to all aspects of the accounting function, including cash, prepaids, and accrued liabilities
  • Responsible for various accruals and reconciliations
  • Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service
  • Drive process improvements and automation to improve efficiencies
  • Assist on project and ad hoc assignments as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Netsuite and Coupa is preferred
  • Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus
  • Proven analytical and project management skills
  • Logical and critical thinking skills
  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Experience in Life Science industries preferred

GRAIL focuses on improving cancer detection through advanced blood tests that identify cancer at its earliest stages, enhancing treatment success rates. The company utilizes high-intensity sequencing to analyze tumor genome data, employing algorithms and deep learning to extract actionable information for early cancer detection. GRAIL differentiates itself from competitors by conducting large-scale clinical studies to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of its tests. The primary goal is to reduce global cancer mortality by enabling early diagnosis, making the disease more treatable.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaborations with platforms like Function Health expand Galleri test accessibility.
  • Revenue from Galleri grew 52% year-over-year, indicating strong market demand.
  • GRAIL's technology aligns with trends in personalized and preventative medicine.

What critics are saying

  • Potential overdiagnosis could impact the perceived value of GRAIL's tests.
  • Significant net losses may affect investor confidence and long-term sustainability.
  • High test costs may limit accessibility in markets with less healthcare funding.

What makes GRAIL unique

  • GRAIL uses high-intensity sequencing for early cancer detection via blood tests.
  • The Galleri test screens for over 50 cancers with a single blood draw.
  • GRAIL's tests are supported by large-scale clinical studies ensuring reliability.

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Benefits

Outstanding People - Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, committed to collaboration, education, and proactive problem-solving.

Strong Compensation - We offer competitive salaries and savings plans to provide for long-term financial planning.

Complete Health Coverage - Take advantage of comprehensive health coverage, with medical, dental and vision, to keep you and your family healthy.

Work-Life Balance - Make everyday life more manageable with flexible time off – we trust you to do great work and take time for yourself.