hours Per Week)

Aston Carter•South San Francisco, CA

9d•$40 - $45•Remote

About The Position

A fast-growing life sciences organization on the San Francisco Peninsula is seeking a skilled GL Accountant to support its finance team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate general ledger records, supporting month-end and quarter-end close, and ensuring the integrity of financial data in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a Series C startup in the life sciences sector while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience performing similar GL accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes.
Proficiency with Netsuite accounting software.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Experience with NetSuite for general ledger and financial operations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial review.
Ability to support month-end and quarter-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a similar field preferred.
Experience with NetSuite and Bill.com. (NetSuite mandatory)
Experience with Point Purchasing or similar purchasing systems preferred.
Experience supporting organizations in the life sciences, biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical sectors preferred.
Experience working with or supporting a fast-growing startup environment.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving processes in a growth-stage company.

Responsibilities

Enter financial data and transactions accurately into the general ledger.
Record cash entries and ensure they are properly documented and classified.
Prepare and perform cash reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of records.
Review financial documents, accounts, and supporting information for accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Prepare journal entries for fixed assets, prepaids, accounts payable, and standard accruals.
Verify general ledger coding for all transactions to ensure proper classification and consistency.
Manage new vendor setup for accounts payable, including collection and verification of required information.
Resolve accounting-related issues and discrepancies by researching transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and proposing corrective actions.
Collaborate with the finance team to improve processes and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.