Senior Accountant

Shattuck Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Shattuck Labs in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Accountant with 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience to join our growing team. You will maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and prepare financial reports while ensuring compliance with US accounting standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including R&D and manufacturing, to capture costs for clinical trials and other projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3 – 4+ years of experience in accounting, public company experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Knowledge of US technical accounting processes and policies
• Great communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively respond
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain complex accrual and revenue models – including for manufacturing and clinical trials
• Work closely with our research teams and manufacturing teams to provide accurate and timely financial data
• Ensure expenses are recorded to the correct departments and projects
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
• Proactively assess current systems and processes and help drive overall process improvement
• Assist with financial statement audits
• Maintain SOX compliance and documentation
• Provide reports and analysis related to your duties
• Assist with other projects as needed

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant with 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced environment. The Senior Accountant assists the Accounting Department in monthly accounting duties. The role ensures timely preparation of the necessary journal entries and monthly reconciliations and works closely with our research and development teams to ensure that costs for clinical trials and other research projects are adequately captured. The Senior Accountant will provide monthly and quarterly reports and other analysis pertaining to cash, clinical and research and development costs, fixed assets, revenue, and expense activities as needed for management to make quick, fact-based decisions. There will also be ad hoc requests for analysis and questions regarding the company’s various financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain complex accrual and revenue models – including for manufacturing and clinical trials
• Work closely with our research teams and manufacturing teams to provide accurate and timely financial data
• Ensure expenses are recorded to the correct departments and projects
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
• Proactively assess current systems and processes and help drive overall process improvement
• Assist with financial statement audits
• Maintain SOX compliance and documentation
• Provide reports and analysis related to your duties
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA is a plus
• 3 – 4+ years of experience in accounting, public company experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Knowledge of US technical accounting processes and policies
• Great communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively respond
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment

Employee benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits, 401K.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge research and technology.