Staff Accountant

ImmunEdge; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Health insurance

401k

FSA

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

ImmunEdge has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This role supports month-end close, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while helping to build a strong foundation across finance operations in a fast-moving, early-stage biotech.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 1–3 years of accounting experience, and a solid understanding of US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; public accounting a plus.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; eagerness to learn in a startup.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle month-end close, including journal entry preparation, accruals, reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Assist with recording payroll and lease-related entries.
• Process accounts payable and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Facilitate vendor onboarding and contract/purchase-request intake.
• Assist with year-end audit support and auditor requests.
• Support employee expense and T&E processing.
• Maintain audit-ready records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Location : Hybrid — based out of our Plano, TX office (Dallas/DFW metro). Candidates should be local to the DFW area.

Company Overview:

ImmunEdgeis a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases. With a highly experienced team of experts in immunology and drug development, we are pioneering innovative approaches to target and modulate key molecular pathways that regulate the immune response.

AtImmunEdge, we are driven by a shared commitment to improving human health through innovative science. We are building a culture based on kindness, collaboration, and a deep passion for advancing science. As an early joiner to the company, you will help cultivate an environment where every team member is encouraged to challenge ideas, think critically, andcontributetheir unique perspectives. We value openness, transparency, and continuous learning, and want to empower our employees to take ownership of their work while fostering a sense of community and teamwork. Whetheryou’reworking in the lab, the office, or across functional teams, you will find an inclusive space where your contributions matterand your professional growthissupported.Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology. Together, we can changelives.

Position:

ImmunEdge has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This individual will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the accounting function supporting month-end close, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while building a strong foundation across finance operations in a fast-moving, early-stage biotech.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants broad exposure and room to grow. Strong candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of routine processes and improve them over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle month-end close, including journal entry preparation, accruals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Assist with recording payroll and lease-related entries
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing and coding invoices, to help ensure timely, accurate vendor payments
• Facilitate vendor onboarding and contract and purchase-request intake, routing documents into our contract management system
• Assist with year-end audit support, including responding to external auditor requests
• Support employee expense and T&E processing
• Maintain well-organized, audit-ready records and documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Comfort with accounting systems and tools; experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to handle routine work reliably while navigating occasional nuance and ambiguity
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a supportive start-up environment

Location : Hybrid — based out of our Plano, TX office (Dallas/DFW metro). Candidates should be local to the DFW area.

Company Overview:

ImmunEdgeis a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases. With a highly experienced team of experts in immunology and drug development, we are pioneering innovative approaches to target and modulate key molecular pathways that regulate the immune response.

AtImmunEdge, we are driven by a shared commitment to improving human health through innovative science. We are building a culture based on kindness, collaboration, and a deep passion for advancing science. As an early joiner to the company, you will help cultivate an environment where every team member is encouraged to challenge ideas, think critically, andcontributetheir unique perspectives. We value openness, transparency, and continuous learning, and want to empower our employees to take ownership of their work while fostering a sense of community and teamwork. Whetheryou’reworking in the lab, the office, or across functional teams, you will find an inclusive space where your contributions matterand your professional growthissupported.Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology. Together, we can changelives.

Position:

ImmunEdge has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This individual will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the accounting function supporting month-end close, accounts payable, and general ledger activities while building a strong foundation across finance operations in a fast-moving, early-stage biotech.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants broad exposure and room to grow. Strong candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of routine processes and improve them over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle month-end close, including journal entry preparation, accruals, account reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Assist with recording payroll and lease-related entries
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing and coding invoices, to help ensure timely, accurate vendor payments
• Facilitate vendor onboarding and contract and purchase-request intake, routing documents into our contract management system
• Assist with year-end audit support, including responding to external auditor requests
• Support employee expense and T&E processing
• Maintain well-organized, audit-ready records and documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Comfort with accounting systems and tools; experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to handle routine work reliably while navigating occasional nuance and ambiguity
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a supportive start-up environment

Preferred Qualifications (Plus):

• Progress toward CPA licensure (parts passed)
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in biotech, pharma, or another early-stage/start-up environment
• NetSuite experience
• Experience with AI tools (i.e. Claude in Excel)
• Exposure to AP automation, T&E platforms, forecasting platforms, or contract management systems

Expected Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there is sometimes flexibility on job level and responsibilities.Compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.

ImmunEdgeoffers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus plan, equity, and a generous benefits package including comprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) insurance for our employees and their families, a 401k plan, FSA plans (medical, dependent), an Employee Assistance Plan, and a holiday and paid time off plan.

AtImmunEdge, we believe that a diverse, open, and inclusive environment and cultureiskey to our success.We will not be influenced in recruiting, hiring, promoting or any other employment practices by race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical or genetic condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.ImmunEdgewillmakereasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities,in accordance withapplicable laws.

Note to External Recruiters: Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place does not create any implied obligation.