Senior Accountant

Pattern Bioscience; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Insurance

Opportunity to make a global impact

Job summary

A biotech startup in Austin is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead their accounting operations. This role requires 5-10 years of experience and a thorough understanding of US GAAP. Responsibilities include managing the monthly close process, designing accounting systems, ensuring compliance, and fostering cross-department collaboration. The position offers the chance to work in a dynamic startup environment with opportunities for growth and impact, hybrid work days, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations, including general ledger management.
• Complete monthly close process ensuring timely financial statements.
• Implement internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process design

Tactical execution

Problem-solving

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

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 Senior 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 and takes pride in the craft of accounting but is ready for more ownership and variety than their current role offers. You will be responsible for leading and streamlining our core accounting operations, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Initially, this role will focus on hands‑on accounting functions, especially the monthly close and key compliance activities. As the company grows, there will be opportunities to expand the scope of responsibility. This role is for you if you enjoy building processes, have a strong understanding of the application of finance and accounting principles in a startup, medical device environment, and are passionate about helping startups grow.

How You Will Contribute

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

We’d Love to Hear from You If You

• Design, streamline, and communicate processes effectively
• Excel in tactical execution with strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic, big‑picture vision
• Identify ways to remove operational friction and inefficiency, digging into problems and finding creative and compliant solutions
• Are flexible, adaptable, and comfortable moving through uncertainty to recommend and make decisions
• Thrive in low‑infrastructure, fast‑changing environments where you switch regularly between areas of responsibility, priorities and levels of work
• Foster strong cross‑department relationships and pursue collaborative buy‑in

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

This role is hybrid (2 days a week in our beautiful office near the Arboretum with free parking).

To fulfill our mission and build world‑changing technology, we’ve put together a diverse, multi‑disciplinary top‑notch team, a culture of innovation, learning, adaptability, and excellence and environment where people love coming to work.

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.