Accountant/Sr. Accountant

Fortvita Biologics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortvita Biologics, a San Francisco Bay Area biopharmaceutical company, seeks an Accountant or Sr. Accountant to support our US Finance function. You will handle month-end close, accounts payable, employee expenses, fixed assets, and group reporting in collaboration with Operations, HR, IT, and Legal.

We value integrity, attention to detail, and proactive ownership. The role offers growth as the company expands across therapeutic areas and geographies, with compliance and audits as ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience; US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and internal controls advisable.
• Biopharma industry experience a plus; CPA/CPA-candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Review and process employee expense reports per policy.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and support inventory counts.
• Support internal controls documentation and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate with global finance for group reporting and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Concur

Job description

Fortvita Biologics is a San Francisco Bay Area-based biopharmaceutical company advancing next-generation biologics with the goal of addressing critical health needs. Building on our foundation in oncology, we are expanding into cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology, and ophthalmology, applying our scientific rigor and platform capabilities to areas of growing global health burden. Our expertise covers antibody discovery and engineering, including monoclonal, bispecific, and polyspecific antibodies, as well as antibody-drug conjugates, all supported by development strategies rooted in thoughtful design and agile execution.

Our clinical development footprint covers the U.S., Australia, and key regions across APAC and Europe, including the EU, UK, South Korea, and Japan. With more than 100 professionals across research, development, regulatory, and operations, we bring deep expertise and a global perspective to every program. Guided by our mission to transform research breakthroughs into therapeutic excellence and driven by our vision to improve lives through scientific innovation, we are committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

Fortvita Biologics is seeking an Accountant or Sr. Accountant to support our US Finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role focuses on general accounting, monthly close, accounts payable, and cross-functional finance support. As Fortvita continues to grow, the scope of this role will evolve to reflect business needs and organizational priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflow, and vendor payment
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policy
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and support periodic physical inventory counts
• Prepare and maintain close checklists and supporting documentation; track and resolve open items on a timely basis
• Support internal controls documentation and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Support global consolidation and reporting requirements in coordination with the corporate finance team
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, HR, IT, and Legal to support finance processes and approvals
• Liaise with the global finance team to support group reporting, consolidation requirements
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, general accounting principles, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems; exposure to large-scale ERP environments is a plus
• Biopharma industry experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of close processes
• Ability to operate independently and drive resolution of issues with minimal supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with expense management systems (e.g., Concur) preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred

Competencies / Core Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Proactive and execution-oriented, with strong ownership and follow-through
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and across time zones

Fortvita is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This includes but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or hair texture and style. Harassment or discrimination on the basis of any protected trait is strictly prohibited.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered unsolicited, and Fortvita will not be obligated to pay any fees.

Additional Legal Disclaimers

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all new hires will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete Form I-9 upon hire.

Employment at Fortvita is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advanced notice. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Fortvita reserves the right to modify job duties or responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

Reasonable accommodation: If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Fortvita's Human Resources team at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to ensuring all applicants have equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and any other requirements permitted by law.