Staff Accountant

Run my Accounts AG; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SpyGlass Pharma in Irvine, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The role focuses on accounts payable processing, vendor management, fixed assets, and general accounting tasks supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager and collaborating with the Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller, you will contribute to internal controls, audits, and ad hoc reporting as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience in pharma/biotech or life sciences.
• Hands-on AP processing and general accounting functions.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• CPA certification progress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with proper approvals and GL coding.
• Review employee expense reports and GL coding.
• Process purchase requests and purchase orders with accuracy.
• Support vendor management and payments (ACH, checks, wires).
• Assist fixed asset schedule processing and asset confirmations.
• Reconcile bank statements and GL accounts regularly.
• Assist with month-end close and external audits.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations.
• Follow SOX and internal accounting policies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

About SpyGlass Pharma:

At SpyGlass Pharma (NASDAQ: SGP), we are focused on improving and preserving the vision of patients living with chronic eye diseases, while minimizing the burden treatment can place on their daily lives. We are advancing innovative long-term ophthalmic drug delivery technologies designed to provide sustained therapy through cataract surgery and help improve patient outcomes.

We have built a highly collaborative team with deep expertise across ophthalmology, drug delivery, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Our scientists, engineers, and clinical leaders bring decades of experience developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies, united by a shared commitment to patients and our guiding principle: “We create for patients.” That mindset shapes how we build our products, our teams, and our culture.

Backed by strong clinical progress, significant funding, and a growing organization, SpyGlass Pharma is entering an exciting stage of growth as we advance our lead program, the SpyGlass BIM-IOL, through Phase 3 clinical development.

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team at SpyGlass Pharma. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on accounts payable processing, vendor management, fixed assets, and general accounting activities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager and working closely with the Senior Accountant & Assistant Controller, this person will support the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, and other critical financial functions that support the company’s growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, support, and correct general ledger coding.
• Assist in review and processing of employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy, GL coding, and compliance with the corporate Travel & Entertainment policy.
• Review and process purchase requests and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and proper GL coding.
• Support company credit card purchases, receipt review, and monthly statement reconciliation.
• Support vendor management, including vendor setup and maintenance, and responding to vendor inquiries.
• Maintain and organize invoices & bills to assist with payment runs (ACH, check, wire) & remittance follow ups in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset schedule by way of processing invoices, confirming in-use dates, and supporting monthly/quarterly/annual confirmations in accordance with company policy.
• Perform data entry and maintain ERP system data integrity by regularly reviewing and monitoring inputs and records.
• Assisting with Month-end accrual process by ensuring AP is up-to-date, requesting accruals from vendors, and monitoring open orders, SOW’s, and PO’s.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and account analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and assigned general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and responding to requests.
• Support the preparation of ad hoc financial reports & analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Operations.
• Follow internal accounting policies, procedures, and SOX requirements.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications Required For Position:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences company, or public accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with AP processing and general accounting functions.
• Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing organization.

Certificates/Licenses Preferred for Role:

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required.

Why SpyGlass Pharma?

• We are offering a range of $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with an Annual Bonus opportunity.
• Share in our success with stock options, giving you a stake in the company’s future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy and happy, with a variety of plan and coverage options.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and personal leave.

SpyGlass Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. SpyGlass Pharma takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SpyGlass Pharma is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.