Senior Accountant — Biotech Finance & Compliance

Metagenomi Therapeutics Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Metagenomi Therapeutics Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

This on-site role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and requires work at least 2 days per week at headquarters. You will execute month-end close, handle journal entries and reconciliations, manage expense reporting, support payroll, assist audits, and help improve internal controls.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related discipline required; CPA preferred.
• At least three years of pharma/biotech accounting experience; public company experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, and Coupa.
• Strong analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage the expense reporting system and process.
• Process weekly check runs and support procure-to-pay.
• Support payroll processing.
• Assist with special projects and system implementations to improve processes.
• Develop and refine internal control processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in external audits and respond to audit inquiries.

Skills

Pharma/biotech accounting experience

CPA preferred

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Coupa

Job description

Metagenomi Therapeutics Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

This on-site role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and requires work at least 2 days per week at headquarters. You will execute month-end close, handle journal entries and reconciliations, manage expense reporting, support payroll, assist audits, and help improve internal controls.