Senior Technical Accountant

PacBio; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

PacBio, a premier sequencing solutions company in the United States, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join our finance team. This role emphasizes the monthly/quarterly close, US GAAP compliance, and strengthening internal controls across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong analytical abilities, and a proactive approach to process improvements. You will partner with FP&A, Cost Accounting, Legal, Sales, and external auditors in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong hands‑on ASC 606, ASC 718 and ASC 842 application experience.
• Public company and/or Big 4 experience.
• SOX experience.
• Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare clear documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions and with auditors.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Analyze accounting implications of transactions including revenue, leases, fixed assets, accruals, equity, debt, and other key areas.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate business transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, excess and obsolete analysis, inventory reserves, and coordination with Operations to ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
• Lead the quarterly accounting and reporting for stock-based compensation under ASC 718, including review of valuation reports, preparation of journal entries and disclosures, and evaluation of modifications or other complex equity transactions to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support preparation of financial statement disclosures and assist with SEC reporting if applicable.
• Drive audit readiness by preparing high-quality supporting documentation and serving as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Assist with system implementations, automation initiatives, and other finance transformation projects as needed.
• Support special projects including M&A activities, integration efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide broad support to the Accounting and Finance organization, including ad hoc analyses and other responsibilities.

Skills

ASC 606

ASC 718

ASC 842

SOX

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Technical Accountant

PacBio (NASDAQ PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Technical Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, strengthening internal controls, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

This position will partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Cost Accounting, Legal, Sales, and external auditors to support a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses


• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies


• Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex or non-routine transactions


• Analyze accounting implications of transactions including revenue, leases, fixed assets, accruals, equity, debt, and other key areas


• Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements


• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate business transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment


• Support inventory and cost accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, excess and obsolete analysis, inventory reserves, and coordination with Operations to ensure accurate valuation and reporting


• Lead the quarterly accounting and reporting for stock-based compensation under ASC 718, including review of valuation reports, preparation of journal entries and disclosures, and evaluation of modifications or other complex equity transactions; perform technical accounting assessments and prepare supporting memoranda for non-routine or complex business transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.


• Support preparation of financial statement disclosures and assist with SEC reporting (10‑K, 10‑Q), if applicable


• Drive audit readiness by preparing high-quality supporting documentation and serving as a key liaison with external auditors


• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy in accounting operations


• Assist with system implementations, automation initiatives, and other finance transformation projects as needed


• Support special projects, including M&A activities, integration efforts, and strategic initiatives


• Provide broad support to the Accounting and Finance organization, assisting with ad hoc analyses, special projects, process improvements, and other accounting responsibilities as needed to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent, required


• A minimum of 4–7 years of accounting experience


• Strong hands‑on ASC 606, ASC 718 and ASC 842 application experience


• Public company and/or Big 4 experience


• SOX experience


• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported documentation


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations


• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills


• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and present to management and auditors


• Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous improvement

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

Non‑Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday‑Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Salary Range

$112,000.00 - $168,000.00

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at PacBio. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. PacBio does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, PacBio employees or any other company location. PacBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 650-521-8000, or [e-mail] for assistance.

Visit our following pages for more information on

• FAQs


• Benefits


• Culture


• Equal Opportunity Employment