Senior Accountant

Selby Jennings; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partnered client in San Francisco seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee critical accounting functions and support month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP and Excel skills. You will prepare financial statements, ensure compliance, assist audits, and drive process improvements within a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

GAAP

Financial reporting

Audits

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (PR/608649) San Francisco, California

Salary: Bonus

Title: Senior Accountant

Company Summary: We are currently partnered with a leading global biopharmaceutical company looking to bring on a Senior Accountant to their team in San Francisco, California. This company focuses on creating healthcare solutions that improve quality of life for broader populations. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes.

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.