Senior Accountant

Natera

5d•$90,000 - $112,500•Remote

About The Position

Natera is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support key accounting operations related to Clinical Trials and Research & Development (R&D) activities. This role will be responsible for clinical trial accruals, prepaid expense accounting, R&D expense analysis, month-end close activities, and financial reporting processes in compliance with GAAP, ASC 730, and SOX requirements. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with Clinical Operations, FP&A, Procurement, and external vendors including CROs and clinical sites to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of clinical trial and R&D expenditures. This individual will also support process improvements and technical accounting reviews related to clinical trial agreements and research activities. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere within the United States while collaborating with a high-performing and dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow within a rapidly expanding public biotechnology company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting or audit experience required
Public accounting/audit background required
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP, including ASC 730 related to R&D accounting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Proven ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
Highly proactive self-starter with strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
Quick learner who can ramp up on new systems, processes, and technical topics with minimal guidance
Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred
Big 4 experience strongly preferred
Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries strongly preferred
Experience supporting R&D or clinical trial accounting activities preferred
Experience with clinical trial accounting, CRO/vendor management, or life sciences accounting processes preferred
Experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred
Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs) preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly clinical trial accruals, prepaid roll-forwards, and reconciliations in accordance with ASC 730
Gather enrollment, site activity, and milestone data from Clinical Operations to support accrual calculations
Review CRO and clinical site invoices against contracted milestones and fee schedules; identify and investigate variances
Support R&D expense accounting, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and cost allocations
Assist with technical accounting reviews of new and amended clinical trial agreements
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation related to clinical trial and R&D accounting activities
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Legal, Procurement, and FP&A to ensure accurate and timely accounting treatment of research-related expenditures
Support monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes
Prepare and post month-end journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Perform account reconciliations and detailed analyses to identify and resolve discrepancies
Prepare fluctuation analyses and provide explanations for financial trends and variances
Review, investigate, and correct accounting errors, inconsistencies, and reporting issues
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
Proactively communicate accounting, financial reporting, or control issues to management
Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of supporting documentation
Execute SOX 404(b) controls related to clinical trial and R&D accounting processes
Contribute to process improvements across clinical trial and R&D accounting workflows
Participate in automation, scalability, and operational efficiency initiatives within the accounting function
Collaborate with team members to improve reporting accuracy and streamline month-end close processes