Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Company: Biotech / Life Sciences industry

Compensation: $100-115k+ DOE

Location: San Diego, CA - Hybrid

Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting team. This position will play a key role in external financial reporting, the financial statement close, technical accounting research, audit support, and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting, with Big 4 experience strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, earnings releases, tie-outs, and XBRL review
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations across areas such as investments, leases, debt, equity, and stock-based compensation
• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements, including statements of equity and cash flows
• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities for assigned processes
• Research and interpret current and emerging U.S. GAAP and technical accounting guidance
• Prepare technical accounting memos related to transactions and adoption of new accounting standards
• Assist with maintaining and developing accounting policies
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures
• Support audits and other accounting-related projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience working with biotech or life sciences companies/clients
• SEC reporting and filing software experience, such as Broadridge
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
• BlackLine, Equity Edge Online, Clearwater, or OneStream experience
• Public company SEC reporting experience