Biotech Senior Accountant — Financial Close & Controls

Metagenomi Therapeutics, Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Metagenomi Therapeutics, Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and be part of the Finance team onsite at least 2 days per week. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3+ years in pharma/biotech accounting, strong Excel/NetSuite/Coupa skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate financial

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related discipline is required; CPA preferred.
• At least three years of pharma/biotech/life sciences accounting experience; public company or public accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, NetSuite and Coupa.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations for cash, investments, prepaids, AP, leases and accruals.
• Manage the expense reporting system and process.
• Process weekly check runs and support procure-to-pay processes.
• Support payroll processing.
• Assist with special projects and system implementations to improve financial processes.
• Develop, expand and refine internal control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in external audits by preparing and responding to audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

Metagenomi Therapeutics, Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and be part of the Finance team onsite at least 2 days per week. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3+ years in pharma/biotech accounting, strong Excel/NetSuite/Coupa skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate financial