Staff Accountant

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Staff Accountant

At Syndax, we are determined to realize a future in which people with cancer live longer and better than ever before. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies.

The Role: 

Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions on a timely basis.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes for areas assigned
• Preparation of all workpapers, and deliverables related to various accounting areas including cash, prepaids, leases, accruals, and fixed assets
• Generating ad-hoc reports and statements for internal use, as needed
• Ensure documentation/support created of all work performed is clear, concise, and adheres to internal control policies and procedures
• Support quarterly and annual financial audits
• Support internal control over financial reporting audits
• Prepare quarterly flux analysis of the balance sheet and income statement
• Support month-end and quarter-end close process, including preparation of financial reporting support schedules
• Assists procure to pay process in entering invoices and purchase orders

Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Public accounting and/or life sciences experience preferred but not required
• Understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required
• Proficient in Excel

Location: Syndax’s corporate office is in New York, NY.

Syndax offers a total compensation and rewards package that is among the most competitive in the industry. Base pay is just one element of our package and is determined within a range based on several factors including market data, experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, travel requirements and internal equity. Our overall package also includes an equity offering, annual target bonuses, and an outstanding benefits program. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000.

About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for R/R acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com/ or follow the Company on X and LinkedIn.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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