Senior Accountant

Pattern Bioscience; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Insurance

Opportunity to make a global impact

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Austin, Texas seeks a Sr. Accountant to manage its accounting operations. Responsibilities include overseeing the general ledger, performing monthly closes, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, a degree in accounting, and preferably a CPA. This role is perfect for someone comfortable in a startup environment, passionate about building efficient processes, and eager to contribute to a global impact.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in month-end/year-end close process.
• Experience with government contracts is a plus.
• Comfort with pre-revenue startups is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s accounting operations, including general ledger management.
• Complete the monthly close process for accurate financial statements.
• Drive accounting process design and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other regulations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors.

Skills

General ledger management

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. We use machine learning and microfluidics to quickly recognize the bacteria causing an infection and to predict which drugs will cure the infection.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Sr. Accountant comfortable in the startup, biotech environment to own and execute accounting operations as the primary hands‑on accountant and continue scaling the financial infrastructure needed to support our growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, has a strong understanding of the application of finance and accounting principles in a startup, medical device environment, and is passionate about helping startups grow.

Immediate Priorities

• Own the company’s accounting operations, including general ledger management, contractor‑supported AP/AR, and tax filings
• Complete the monthly close process, performing the hands‑on accounting to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and internal reports
• Drive the design and implementation of future‑state accounting processes and systems (e.g., cost accounting, ERP improvements, commercialization readiness)
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other regulations
• Tax compliance ownership: ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Proactively research and resolve accounting discrepancies or anomalies to ensure accurate financials
• Manage relationships with external auditors and enable a smooth audit process

Other Opportunities

• Support management with financial reporting, forecasting and operational analysis
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting
• Support invoicing, project accounting, and audits for government contracts
• Contribute to the development of dashboards, consolidated reporting, and other financial tools

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred, with 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency in general ledger functions and the month‑end/year‑end close process
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred); ERP implementation experience a plus
• Experience with government contracts is a plus
• Experience in and comfort with pre‑revenue startups is a plus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• The opportunity to make a global impact

We value diversity on our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.