Senior Accountant, General Ledger

ImmunityBio, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

1d•$120,500 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, General Ledger will have a broad scope of accounting responsibilities aimed at maintaining the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the organization’s financial records. This position works cross functionally with Clinical Operations and FP&A teams to deliver clean and timely data to ensure leadership has accurate data for informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
5+ years of related accounting experience with progressively greater responsibilities required.
In-depth understanding and application of GAAP required
Experience with financial data analysis and preparation of financial reports required
Strong analytical and data analysis skills
Possess superior organizational and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster a team-oriented environment, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams with internal and external professionals at all levels.
Must be able to communicate with confidence and tact across all levels within the company.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong, consistent work ethic with an ability to focus on the big picture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint knowledge.
Systems knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365
Strong variance analysis, forecasting, and cost‑allocation skills; comfortable presenting findings to senior leadership and external sponsors.
Strong knowledge of finance processes, systems, and internal controls.
Ability to create and deliver financial reports and presentations to internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred
Experience with Clinical Trial accounting and analysis is a plus
Public accounting audit experience is a plus.
Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
CRO accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review of monthly journal entries/reconciliations relating to clinical trial accounts, leases, accounts payable and receivables, accrued expense including clinical trial accounting, prepaid expenses and license fees, and other areas as assigned.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements disclosures for both internal and external presentation, related to clinical trials.
Remain current with GAAP and IFRS standards and assist in the assessment and implementation of significant new accounting guidance and policies across the organization. Possess knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606)
Provide guidance on complex accounting issues to less experienced team members and colleagues outside of the accounting team.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances.
Ensure SOX compliance across accounting functions as part of the day-to-day operational accounting responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure consistency of policies/procedures across the company (with deviations as appropriate).
Contribute to process improvements in company activities to enhance accounting/finance operational efficiency inclusive of training initiatives.
Support enhancements to financial processes aiming for increased efficiency and scalability.
Manage internal and external audit requests providing necessary documentation and support, and facilitating the resolution of any identified control deficiencies.
Support internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and prevent fraud.
Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process improvements as needed.
Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
Health and Financial Wellness Programs
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
529 Education Savings Program
Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day