GL Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Own cash and prepaid accounting across assigned accounts, including monthly reconciliation and roll-forward schedules.
• Support general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timely recognition
• Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances.
• Prepare supporting documents for internal and external auditors
• Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities.
• Participate in automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort
• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service
• Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
• Proficient in US GAAP accounting, specifically in cash, and prepaids.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Netsuite and Coupa is preferred
• Hands on experience with AI tools, automation, or scripting to improve accounting processes is a plus
• Able to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment
• Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience in Life Science industries preferred

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
• Working with dry ice may be necessary.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.
• Ability to travel 10% as required