Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team and be a strong independent contributor to accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
The primary focus of this position is to perform daily accounting operations, prepare account analysis and reconciliations, support financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Experience or exposure to cost accounting is preferred.
This is a multidisciplinary role & this individual will further interface across many parts of the company to help drive business and financial results. The successful candidate will be a strong individual contributor who has a proven track record of problem solving and process optimization. This is a hands-on position.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
Responsibilities
- Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
- General ledger accounting using GAAP accounting policies
- Analyze and maintain cost accounting and inventory systems including product costing, inventory control, variance analysis and calculation of excess and obsolete inventory.
- Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations and analysis
- Prepare monthly consolidated financial statement flux analysis reports for management
- Accounts Payable back-up and support
- Key contributor in SAP implementation and user-acceptance testing
- Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
- Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
- Assist in general corporate accounting matters and ad hoc projects or requests
Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or related field
- 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with a combination of Big 4 Public Accounting and Industry
- Superior written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
- Quick learner, ability to identify issues and resolve problems by applying critical thinking to complex accounting issues
- Strong experience and knowledge in U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Strong Excel skills
This is Cellares
Cellares is creating the future of cell therapy manufacturing. The company is developing an innovative cell therapy manufacturing solution that is robust, cost-effective and scalable so that cell therapies are more affordable and widely available to patients in need. Our multidisciplinary team comes together from diverse backgrounds with a shared passion for accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies. We value integrity, curiosity, the courage to grow and embrace change. At Cellares, you will collaborate with a world class team of engineers, scientists, and business leaders who are as excited about improving the world as you are.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.
