Senior Accountant - GAAP Close, Audits & Finance Ops

Genesis Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Molecular AI is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join our San Diego, California location. This role will own the close process, maintain the general ledger, and support audits and tax activities under the supervision of the Assistant Controller. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, a strong foundation in U.S.

GAAP, and excellent communication across departments. Biotech experience is preferred but not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger and handles the month, quarter, and year-end close process.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, prepaid expense amortization, and other close-related entries.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Integrity/Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Genesis Molecular AI is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join our San Diego, California location. This role will own the close process, maintain the general ledger, and support audits and tax activities under the supervision of the Assistant Controller. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, a strong foundation in U.S.

GAAP, and excellent communication across departments. Biotech experience is preferred but not required.