PSG is assisting an exciting local company focused in the Biotech / Life sciences space to hire a Senior Accountant. This company has been growing over the past year with exciting developments with their product lines. Work from home 4 days a week if preferred! With solid leadership and mentorship from the direct manager, this is a great opportunity to be very involved with the business and accounting overall! This role will report to a collaborative Controller who is a CPA with prior public accounting experience and is a great mentor. The person taking on this role will have exposure to a variety of areas to grow your experience - from the day-to-day accounting needs through to complex financial analyses and technical accounting matters. This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to transition from public accounting audit to industry, or someone that has worked for a public company and wants to work somewhere that has progression opportunity.
Senior Accountant Job Description Overview:
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing financial records, ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, and supporting overall financial operations.
Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Record transactions, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet and subledger accounts for accuracy.
- Assist in the month-end closing process and prepare monthly financial statements.
- Contribute to year-end closings and support the annual audit process.
- Analyze manufacturing and operational costs, revenues, and financial commitments to help senior leadership forecast future financial performance.
- Compile financial data to support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Provide support for both internal and external financial reporting and analysis, ensuring adherence to corporate deadlines and requirements.
- Deliver accounting support across different departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various projects and processes.
- Engage in special projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Senior Accountant Core Competencies:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exceptional work ethic.
- Ability to balance tactical accounting tasks with strategic financial support.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles.
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
Senior Accountant Key Attributes:
- Self-starter: Proactively identifies and solves problems.
- Positive presence: Maintains a positive attitude and influences others positively.
- Determined: Overcomes challenges and finds solutions to obstacles.
- Results-oriented: Takes ownership and is accountable for achieving goals.
- Committed to growth: Actively seeks opportunities for learning and development.
- Self-aware: Understands the impact of actions on others.
- Integrity: Upholds honesty, delivers on commitments, and treats others with respect.
- Team player: Effectively collaborates and communicates with colleagues and partners.
Senior Accountant Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a dynamic environment.
- Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in life sciences or biotech is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Advanced degree, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, and U.S. GAAP.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Work Environment: Position based in Carlsbad, CA, with flexibility for remote work.
Position Type/Hours: Full-time role requiring flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.
Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required.