Staff Accountant

Definium Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Fringe perks

Job summary

Definium Therapeutics is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team and focus on accounts payable and general ledger activities in a fast-paced, public company environment. You will process invoices, manage weekly payments, and collaborate across finance to ensure accurate month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3+ years in life sciences accounting, with experience in Coupa and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Coupa experience preferred and NetSuite experience preferred.
• 1–3+ years accounting experience in life sciences preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded company required.
• Familiarity with SOX and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices through Coupa with proper coding and approvals.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance as needed.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end AP close activities and accrued expenses.
• Process weekly vendor payments through Coupa per procedures.
• Assist with cash activity and bank‑related accounting.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries with supporting docs.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and reconciling items.

Skills

Coupa

NetSuite

SOX compliance

Public company experience

Financial reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Job description

Definium Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company and our mission is to forge a new era of psychiatry by applying scientific rigor to psychedelics, with the goal of developing accessible treatments that unlock healing at scale.

Our lead product candidate, lysergide tartrate (our proprietary orally disintegrating tablet form of lysergide (LSD) D-tartrate), represents a highly differentiated, potential best-in-class opportunity for patients suffering from generalized anxiety, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Our early stage pipeline includes DT402, the R-enantiomer of MDMA and is under development to target the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specifically addressing social communication challenges.

Guided by the recognition that patients deserve more than better, Definium is relentlessly advancing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address the underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders. By turning evidence into impact, Definium aims to change the trajectory of today's mental health care crisis and enable a healthier future. Headquartered in New York, Definium Therapeutics trades on Nasdaq under the symbol DFTX.

Together we are moving psychiatry forward-beyond better, into a boundless future. Join us!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Staff Accountant will play a key role in our accounting team, with a strong emphasis on accounts payable and general ledger accounting. This role will be responsible for processing invoices and weekly payments, preparing journal entries and working closely with other team members in a fast-paced, public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices through Coupa, ensuring appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and approvals are obtained
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance as needed
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and complete AP records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end AP close activities, including reviewing outstanding invoices and accrued expenses
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments through Coupa in accordance with established payment procedures and internal controls
• Assist with cash activity and bank-related accounting, including recording miscellaneous cash receipts and disbursements
• Prepare miscellaneous and routine general ledger journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with bank and cash account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Perform other accounting, compliance, and internal control-related responsibilities as needed to support the company's financial reporting and growth objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Previous experience with Coupa preferred
• Previous experience with NetSuite preferred
• 1-3+ years of accounting experience within the life science industry preferred
• Previous experience with accounting in a publicly traded company required
• Familiarity with SOX and internal control requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to present numeric data effectively
• Exceptional time-management abilities and strong follow-through skills required
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Professional, team-oriented, collaborative, and "can-do" attitude
• Intermediate-to-advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee's geographic location.

Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:

• 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
• 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
• Flexible time off
• Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!

The starting base pay range for this position:

$75,000-$90,000 USD