Senior Accountant: Biotech GAAP & Audit

Genesis Molecular AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Molecular AI, Inc. in San Diego, California, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant. This role is pivotal in building and managing the company’s accounting and operations functions, reporting directly to the Assistant Controller.

The Senior Accountant will own the close process, GL maintenance, revenue recognition, and balance reconciliations while supporting accounts payable, tax filings, and annual audits. Collaboration across departments is essential in our biotech/AI environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Biotech company experience preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Exercises strong judgment and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse range of departments and levels, including executive management.
• Ability to proactively identify accounting issues and take the initiative to solve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger and handles the month, quarter, and year-end close process.
• Reconciles accounts including cash, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, liabilities, equity, etc.
• Analyzes account balances and maintains support for the reconciled balances.
• Researches variances and proposes resolution.
• Maintains the revenue recognition schedules.
• Supports all aspects of the accounts payable function.
• Reviews purchase invoices for proper general ledger coding and posting dates.
• Prepares use tax returns; Prepares property tax returns.
• Participates actively in the annual financial audit process.
• Interacts with the auditors on audit requests; Assists with preparation of schedules and compiling records for the audit.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assists the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance in collecting and providing data for the annual tax returns.
• Other Responsibilities: Assists with the annual 401(k) audit; Responds to investor information requests; Supports special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Judgment & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Genesis Molecular AI, Inc. in San Diego, California, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant. This role is pivotal in building and managing the company’s accounting and operations functions, reporting directly to the Assistant Controller.

The Senior Accountant will own the close process, GL maintenance, revenue recognition, and balance reconciliations while supporting accounts payable, tax filings, and annual audits. Collaboration across departments is essential in our biotech/AI environment.