Senior Accountant

DeWinter Group; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group seeks a Senior Accountant to support financial operations within its biotech-focused team. You will lead month-end close, perform reconciliations, and collaborate across functions to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, proficiency in Netsuite and BlackLine, and solid Excel and communication skills. Hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with initial 3+ month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, incl. accrual-basis accounting.
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of SOX internal controls and audit support procedures.
• Strong Excel skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead key month-end close activities.
• Conduct detailed account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Support internal controls and financial statements integrity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Netsuite

BlackLine

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Accountant

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding biotech company as a Senior Accountant, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in supporting our financial operations and strategic growth. In this essential position, you will lead key month-end close activities, conduct detailed account reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a thriving organization, serving a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of financial statements and internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including accrual-basis accounting
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems, particularly Netsuite and BlackLine (or similar platforms)
• Excellent Excel skills and effective communication abilities
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Knowledge of SOX internal controls and audit support procedures

Nice to Have Skills:

• Public company accounting experience
• Industry experience in biotech or life sciences
• Progress toward or active CPA certification
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle ERP systems

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including exposure to public companies and biotech sectors

Other Requirements:

• Location: Hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA (minimum of 3 days on-site weekly)
• This role is initially for a 3+ month contract with potential for extension based on business needs
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, evolving environments and work independently or collaboratively as needed

Elevate your career by bringing your expertise to a cutting-edge biotech organization and making a tangible impact on its financial health and operational success.