Senior Accountant

Vor Bio•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vor Bio is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing and dynamic team. As a key member of the Finance team, the Senior Accountant will primarily be responsible for the finance department's day-to-day operations, including preparing journal entries, monthly close documentation, payroll administration, controls implementation, and ad hoc finance tasks. This position requires an organized and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and communication skills. We are seeking an experienced candidate with an understanding of the full cycle monthly close and accounts payable process. The finance team is currently working onsite in the Cambridge office 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field preferred, with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the life science and/or healthcare industry
Knowledge of US GAAP and relevant accounting and financial concepts are required
Strong organizational skills, aptitude for problem-solving, and an ability to provide professional customer service to internal and external customers
Must be able to manage workload and prioritize as necessary to meet deadlines while exhibiting strong attention to detail
Ability to interact with co-workers and various levels of management as needed
Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite with explicit proficiency in Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred
Experience with Prendio procurement system preferred
Experience with Paylocity preferred
Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
CPA license or similar preferred, but not required
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Key preparer of monthly journal entries, reconciliation schedules, and close documentation
Responsible for most aspects of the financial reporting processes
Timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and analyses related, but not limited to, the Company’s cash, credit cards, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and investment accounts, as well as oversight of the accounts payable
Review of P&L accounts to resolve classification issues
Support weekly payment run and banking assistance (wires and foreign currency purchases)
Assist with financial, tax, and controls audits and reviews
Operate in accordance with a strong internal control environment, and identify areas where you can make improvements to the control environment
Work with the team on establishing appropriate processes leading to SOX compliance processes
Other ad hoc reporting tasks as needed (including assisting in the compilation and review of Forms 10-K and 10-Q)