Senior Accountant

Fulgent Genetics; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Genetics in California is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. You will coordinate with our independent auditors and help ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.

The role requires research into accounting guidance, SOX compliance support, and strong communication with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with public companies and SOX compliance preferred.
• CPA is highly preferred with experience in public accounting and auditing.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare fluctuations analyses for balance sheet accounts and income statements.
• Coordinate with auditors and support SEC reporting and SOX documentation.
• Research accounting guidance and interpret complex transactions for management.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP.

Skills

SOX compliance

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Description

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary Of Position

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for various areas relating to month-end/year-end closing, including working with Fulgent’s independent registered public accounting firm to ensure that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and SEC Regulations. This role will also participate in advising management on complex transactions from an accounting perspective.

This Position Requires Significant Interaction With Individuals Internal And External To The Organization, Including Senior Management, Independent Auditors And Other Service Providers. This Position Requires The Ability To Research Accounting Guidance, And Interpret Transactions In a Clear And Concise Manner For Multiple Audiences. This Position Also Requires The Ability To Acquire And Appropriately Apply Knowledge Of The Following Accounting Functions

• General Ledger
• U.S. GAAP
• SOX Compliance

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for areas in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing process and reporting.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare fluctuations analysis for balance sheet accounts and income statements.
• Review general ledger details for proper classification, cut-off, and completeness.
• Consolidate financial statements including eliminating intercompany transactions.
• Prepare schedules and information needed for the Company’s SEC reporting, including SOX compliance support
• Perform technical and regulatory accounting research and develop alternative approaches as deemed appropriate.
• Interfaces with internal and external auditors regarding financial reporting issues.
• Support SOX compliance activities, including documentation of internal controls, and coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Present recommendations/resolutions on various transactions across the organization.
• Analyze and assist in implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting.
• 4+ years of progressive experience.
• Accounting experience for public companies and big-four or mid-size accounting firm required.
• SOX compliance experience strongly preferred.
• CPA is highly preferred with experience in public accounting and auditing.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus

Additional Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Extensive experience in month-end closing either from preparation or auditing standpoint.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance, including adherence to SOX requirements and internal control standards.
• Effective planning and organizational skills; results oriented; and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Commitment to positive teamwork and high level of attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Reports To

• Accounting Manager

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.

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