Senior Accountant

Vir Biotechnology•San Francisco, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best. THE OPPORTUNITY Vir Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in our monthly and quarterly close processes. You will own complex accruals and balance sheet areas, partner cross‑functionally to resolve issues, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting in a SOX‑compliant environment. This is a hands‑on role with meaningful ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys digging into the details while continuously improving close processes. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Accounting Operations and is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month‑end and quarter‑end close in a SOX environment
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, prepaids, fixed assets, and P&L analysis
Proven ability to independently own close areas, investigate discrepancies, and exercise sound judgment
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and structured schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite, Coupa, and FloQast (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly journal entries, including G&A accruals (legal, professional services, facilities, software subscriptions), cash and investments, depreciation, amortization, and prepaid expense activity
Manage balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas such as cash and investments, prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued G&A services, investigating variances and resolving issues
Maintain and review prepaid amortization schedules in FloQast, including short‑term and long‑term classifications and review for unpaid prepaid adjustments
Support PO‑based accruals across G&A, facilities, subscriptions, and PP&E categories, ensuring accurate period‑end cut‑off
Prepare fixed assets rollforward
Provide Accounts Payable coverage as needed, including invoice processing, Coupa review for accruals, and AP accrual support during close
Support SOX controls and audits by preparing documentation, tie‑outs, and responding to internal and external audit requests
Compile and review monthly headcount reporting and serve as a key point of contact for your assigned close areas
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, documentation, and processes