Senior Accountant

Genesis Molecular AI•San Diego, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join our company in our San Diego, California location. This is an exciting position with the opportunity to play a key role in building and managing the company’s accounting and operations functions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
CPA preferred
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Biotech company experience preferred but not required
Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP
Exercises strong judgment and integrity
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse range of departments and levels, including executive management
Ability to proactively identify accounting issues and take the initiative to solve challenges.

Responsibilities

Maintains the general ledger and handles the month, quarter, and year-end close process.
Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, prepaid expense amortization, and other close-related entries.
Reconciles accounts including cash, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, liabilities, equity, etc.
Analyzes account balances and maintains support for the reconciled balances.
Researches variances and proposes resolution.
Maintains the revenue recognition schedules.
Supports all aspects of the accounts payable function.
Reviews purchase invoices for proper general ledger coding and posting dates.
Prepares use tax returns.
Prepares property tax returns.
Participates actively in the annual financial audit process.
Interacts with the auditors on audit requests.
Assists with preparation of schedules and compiling records for the audit.
Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statements and related disclosures.
Assists the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance in collecting and providing data for the annual tax returns.
Assists with the annual 401(k) audit.
Responds to investor information requests.
Supports special projects and other duties as assigned.