Staff Accountant (Contract)

As a **Staff Accountant (Temp)** at Orca Bio, you will be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger and comply with accounting principles, company policies and regulations. You will contribute and execute key accounting processes related to the general ledger to ensure accurate recording of journal entries, reconciliations, support month-end and quarter-end close activities. You will help with special projects assigned to, including but not limited to, clean-up with inactivating vendors and purchase orders. The duration of the this assignment is approximately 3 months. ### Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities * Prepare journal entries for reclassifications, and other adjustments * Prepare clean up on purchase orders and accounts payable vendors * Preform balance sheet account reconciliation and resolve any discrepancies monthly * Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and SOX policies * Audit vendor W9 forms for accuracy for tax filing purposes * Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes * Assist internal and external audit by providing supporting document as requested * Review expense reports with expensify and Navan, and upcoming new T&E system, Concur ### Required & Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field * 5+ years of general accounting experience, ideally in a public company or biotech setting * Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements * Proficiency with NetSuite * Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) * Ability to analyze data, solve problems independently, and propose process improvements * Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines ### Reporting Structure & Authority * Direct reports: None * This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities ### Training & Continuous Improvement * Completion of Orca Bio’s financial controls, SOX compliance, and ERP system training * Periodic re-training and participation in continuous improvement projects, audits, and financial reviews The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.