Staff Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Staff Accountant will play a pivotal role in the accounting team, specializing in accounts payable and general ledger accounting. This position involves:

Responsibilities:

• Process and review vendor invoices through Coupa, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance as needed.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounts payable (AP) records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end AP close activities, including reviewing outstanding invoices and accrued expenses.
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments through Coupa following established procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with cash activity and bank-related accounting, including recording miscellaneous cash receipts and disbursements.
• Prepare miscellaneous and routine general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank and cash account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Perform other accounting, compliance, and internal control-related responsibilities to support financial reporting and company growth.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience with Coupa preferred.
• Previous experience with NetSuite preferred.
• 1-3+ years of accounting experience within the life science industry preferred.
• Previous experience with accounting in a publicly traded company required.
• Familiarity with SOX and internal control requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present numeric data effectively.
• Exceptional time-management abilities and strong follow-through skills required.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• A professional, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude.
• Intermediate-to-advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).