Senior Accountant

Shifamed•Los Gatos, CA

55d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting mechanics and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records. This role will own key components of the monthly close process, maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations, and assist in preparing financial statements for management and external auditors. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys building disciplined accounting processes in a growing, venture-backed environment and who is comfortable working in a regulated industry where financial statements are subject to annual AICPA audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
7–10 years of accounting experience
Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
Familiarity with companies subject to external audit
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to maintain audit-quality documentation
Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Medical device or life science experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all close activities.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and other standard closing entries.
Review supporting documentation and maintain clear audit-ready schedules for all material accounts.
Maintain and update close checklists and procedures to support efficient monthly reporting.
Prepare and review all financial statement account reconciliations each month.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Ensure reconciliation documentation is organized and audit-ready.
Compile monthly financial statements, including: Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, Cash Flow support schedules.
Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports for management review.
Maintain supporting schedules used in management reporting and board reporting packages.
Assist with tracking and recording clinical trial and research-related expenses, including vendor accruals and study-related costs.
Maintain documentation for contract research organizations (CROs) and other clinical vendors to support accrual estimates.
Ensure accounting documentation meets internal control and audit standards.
Help develop and improve accounting procedures and documentation appropriate for a growing venture-backed company.
Assist in implementing best practices for financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting.