Accountant

Watchmaker Genomics

13d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Accountant based in Boulder Colorado.
The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. This is an onsite in-office position with flexibility to work from home one day a week.
This role is primarily focused on core accounting operations, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close. The Accountant will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial records, resolve queries, and maintain strong financial controls.

Requirements

• The candidate should have a Bachelor of Science (Financial) degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, maintain a high standard of work, and perform consistently under pressure and within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance teams to resolve queries and maintain accurate financial information.
• Strong personal task management, with a high level of self-motivation, accountability, and initiative.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify issues and work towards practical solutions.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Xero, Epicor, or similar financial systems).
• Experience working in operational finance functions, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting.
• Understanding of core accounting principles and experience working with financial transactions and reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable.
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Processing: Take ownership of the day-to-day Accounts Payable processing function, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, ensuring appropriate approvals, and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Transaction Processing & Review: Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and assist with month-end close to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Fixed Assets & CAPEX: Maintain the fixed asset register, support asset capitalization, and ensure accurate tracking of capital expenditures.
• Tax & Compliance Support: Assist with operational tax requirements, including sales tax processing and supporting documentation where required.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with teams across Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, HR, and Commercial to resolve financial queries and ensure accurate financial data.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support improvements to financial systems, workflows, and documentation to strengthen financial operations.
• Ad Hoc & Team Support: Contribute to finance team initiatives and provide support across accounting functions as needed, including ad hoc projects.
• The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and other similar duties may be required from time to time.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees