Staff Accountant

WhiteCap Search; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid sick and vacation time

Life and disability insurance

Commuting expense reimbursement

Job summary

WhiteCap Search in Cambridge is seeking a Finance and Accounting professional to provide support with various accounting processes. You will manage end-to-end payment processes and oversee accounts payable monthly close.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-2 years of experience. Key benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and an annual cash bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payment processes and initiate weekly check runs.
• Administer accounts payable month-end close process.
• Resolve account discrepancies through investigation.
• Maintain vendor forms for 1099 compliance.
• Review employee expense reimbursements for policy compliance.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end audits.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication

NetSuite

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We were founded by a world-class team of scientists, investors, and company builders with a shared vision to unlock the potential of genetic medicines across a broad range of modalities and therapeutic areas. We strive for excellence and an industry-leading position in our chosen delivery platforms, while aggressively hunting for opportunities where enabling delivery technologies can unlock applications of high, unmet medical need.

Leveraging deep expertise in the space, we have a leading LNP platform that enables today's applications, while investing in and developing a potentially disruptive antibody oligonucleotide conjugate platform to enable tomorrow's applications.

We were founded by a world-class team of scientists, investors, and company builders with a shared vision to unlock the potential of genetic medicines across a broad range of modalities and therapeutic areas. We strive for excellence and an industry-leading position in our chosen delivery platforms, while aggressively hunting for opportunities where enabling delivery technologies can unlock applications of high, unmet medical need.

Leveraging deep expertise in the space, we have a leading LNP platform that enables today's applications, while investing in and developing a potentially disruptive antibody oligonucleotide conjugate platform to enable tomorrow's applications.

Role Impact

Reporting to the Director, Finance and Accounting, you will provide day-to-day support and administration of various accounting and finance processes, including accounts payables, purchasing, expense reimbursement, month and quarterly close, and yearly audits. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and is looking to expand their real-world experience in the life sciences / biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end payment process; preparing and reviewing weekly payment reports, initiating online bank portal submission for the weekly check run
• Administering month end close of accounts payable and assist with identifying month end accruals
• Resolving any account discrepancies through investigation of supporting documentation and direct communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Retrieval, organization, and maintenance of vendor forms, ensuring full compliance with 1099 reporting
• Reviewing employee expense reimbursements for policy compliance, reconcile discrepancies with employees in a friendly and efficient manner
• Preparing bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing support and guidance to the independent public accountants in connection with the year-end audits
• Effectively manage vendor and partner relationships
• Supporting Finance team with ad hoc projects and participate in finance discussions and monthly close meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 1-2 years of industry experience
• NetSuite experience (or other ERP)
• Ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance and non-finance managers.
• Commitment to our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Impact

Compensation and Benefits

The approximate salary range for this role is $75,000 - $84,000.

Our salary ranges are determined by job scope, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position as posted. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and business need. In addition to the base salary, eligible employees will have an opportunity to participate in an annual cash bonus, equity incentives, and a robust benefits offering that includes health insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match, paid sick and vacation time, life and disability insurance, and commuting expense reimbursement.

• health insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• paid sick and vacation time
• life and disability insurance
• commuting expense reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.