Senior Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to manage R&D and CMC accruals, record journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close with strong GAAP discipline. You will drive financial reporting, support internal and external audits, and collaborate across functions to improve controls and efficiency using NetSuite, Prendio, Coupa, Expensify, and AI-enabled tools.

Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3+ years of accounting experience, CPA preferred, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• CPA preferred.
• Biotechnology, life sciences, CMC or R&D accrual experience preferred.
• Experience supporting system implementations, workflow automation, data validation, or AI-enabled tools is a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite required; experience with Prendio, Coupa and Expensify is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting areas such as R&D and CMC accruals and other liabilities.
• Support the team in various financial reporting activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, supporting schedules, and flux analyses.
• Collaborate with other functions to obtain inputs and assumptions for monthly accrual determination.
• Analyze financial results, account activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, unusual transactions, and reporting variances.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Help draft and maintain accounting policies and SOPs.
• Use AI, automation, and process simplification to implement improvements in financial reporting, accounting controls, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP Compliance

Financial Reporting

Account Reconciliations

CPA Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Prendio

Coupa

Expensify

AI-Enabled Tools

Job description

• Manage general accounting areas such as R&D and CMC accruals and other liabilities
• Support the team in various financial reporting activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, supporting schedules, and flux analyses
• Collaborate with other functions to obtain inputs and assumptions for monthly accrual determination
• Analyze financial results, account activity, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, unusual transactions, and reporting variances
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Help draft and maintain accounting policies and SOPs
• Use AI, automation, and process simplification to implement improvements in financial reporting, accounting controls, operational efficiency, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls
• CPA preferred
• Biotechnology, life sciences, CMC or R&D accrual experience preferred
• Experience supporting system implementations, workflow automation, data validation, or AI-enabled tools is a plus
• Experience with NetSuite required; experience with Prendio, Coupa and Expensify is beneficial
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting, with a strong focus on R&D and CMC accruals. Proficient in utilizing automation and AI tools to enhance financial processes and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. GAAP Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliations
• NetSuite Experience
• CPA Preferred

Hard Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Flux Analyses
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• R&D Accrual
• CMC Accrual
• Financial Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• NetSuite
• Prendio
• Coupa
• Expensify
• AI-Enabled Tools