GL Accountant #4854
About The Position
Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting, the GL Accountant is a key contributor in the Finance organization and will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal controls, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in a public company and/or public accounting environment, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving organization. This role is based in Menlo Park, California, and will move to Sunnyvale, California in Fall 2026. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site. At our Menlo Park campus, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the key days where we encourage on-site presence to engage in events and on-site activities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
- Proficient in US GAAP accounting, specifically in cash, and prepaids.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Netsuite and Coupa is preferred
- Hands on experience with AI tools, automation, or scripting to improve accounting processes is a plus
- Able to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment
- Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Logical and critical thinking skills
- Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
- Experience in Life Science industries preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Own cash and prepaid accounting across assigned accounts, including monthly reconciliation and roll-forward schedules.
- Support general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timely recognition
- Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances.
- Prepare supporting documents for internal and external auditors
- Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities.
- Participate in automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort
- Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service
- Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed.
Benefits
- flexible time-off or vacation
- a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- carefully selected mindfulness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
