Senior Accountant

The Steely Group; Novato (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant at The Steely Group will participate in daily operational accounting activities, summary close, and the preparation of work papers to support financial statements. The role requires collaboration with the accounting team to develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls for GAAP and SOX compliance.

Located in Novato, California, this full-time position supports external audits and internal control improvements while handling general ledger areas,

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting is required or preferred.
• CPA and/or public audit experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS and a strong understanding of GAAP is expected.
• Experience with IT, Facilities, or HR cost centers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• General ledger accounting for various balance sheet areas (accruals, prepaids, A/R, cash, leases).
• Participate in contract reviews and journal entries; ensure proper allocations and GAAP reclassifications.
• Lead or support close activities and produce work papers to support financial statements.
• Ensure SOX compliance for assigned areas and support overall SOX controls.
• Assist external auditors with quarterly reviews and year-end audits; maintain documentation.
• Develop and update internal control documentation and process narratives.

Skills

Oracle EBS

GAAP knowledge

Contract analysis

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA / public audit experience

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

The Senior Accountant will participate in the recording and analysis of daily operational accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, SOX and external audits. This person will also be responsible for the monthly closing of accounts and preparation of work papers to support the financial statements. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the accounting team in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

Responsibilities:

• General ledger accounting for various balance sheet areas in including accruals, prepaids, accounts receivable, cash, lease accounting and others as needed.
• Areas of accounting responsibility will include IT, Facilities, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and H.R.
• Participate in general accounting tasks including contract review, recording of journal entries, allocations, GAAP reclassifications, reconciliations and analysis as needed.
• Key contributor to financial close process.
• Adhere to defined close schedule.
• Produce work papers and audit requests within assigned time frames.
• Responsible for SOX compliance for direct areas of responsibility and support overall SOX compliance.
• This includes evaluation, development, implementation, execution, and monitoring of controls and systems.
• Support the external auditors for timely quarterly reviews and integrated year-end audits.
• Provide required information and ensure proper documentation is maintained for historical purposes.
• Develop, maintain and update internal control documentation including process narratives and control matrices.
• Support internal controls testing.
• Research and document appropriate FASB ASC accounting treatment as matters arise.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Accounting CPA and/or public audit experience a plus
• Experience in Oracle R12 strongly desired
• Experience with contract review and analysis of related transactional impacts
• Demonstrate proficiency with Oracle EBS and proactively work to improve the interaction with all financial systems Work in a precise and efficient manner. Execute assigned tasks within agreed upon deadlines.
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment a plus