Sr. Accountant

Vivani Medical, Inc•Alameda, CA

9d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vivani Medical (NASDAQ: VANI) is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of miniature, ultra long-acting drug implants by leveraging its proprietary technology platform, NanoPortal™. As the Company continues to scale its operations and strengthen its finance infrastructure, we are seeking a highly capable and proactive Accounting Manager to support and enhance core accounting operations, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting processes within a dynamic public company environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key operational role within the accounting function, supporting accounts payable operations, general ledger accounting, monthly close activities, SOX compliance initiatives, and ad hoc accounting and process improvement projects. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced public company environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing transactional accounting responsibilities with broader accounting and compliance support. Public company experience is preferred, particularly within biotech, medtech, or other regulated industries. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and follow-up capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Previous experience with multiple finance and accounting SaaS platforms

Nice To Haves

Public company accounting experience preferred
Experience supporting SOX compliance or audit processes preferred
Experience with: NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify
Experience within biotech, medtech, life sciences, or other regulated industries a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitate PR/PO requesting, processing and tracking; ensure completeness and accuracy in data entry and required approvals
Proactively monitor invoice intake, invoice entry status, and upcoming vendor payment due dates to ensure timely processing and payment
Review invoices for completeness, accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals
Collect and maintain appropriate two-way and three-way match documentation, including: Purchase orders and/or contracts, Receiving evidence or service confirmation, Vendor invoices and supporting documentation
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing approvals, or receiving issues
Support vendor onboarding processes, including collection of W-9/W-8 documentation and vendor setup information
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor communications and ongoing vendor relationship management
Assist with payment processing activities and AP reporting, as needed
Support procurement and expense policy compliance initiatives
Prepare and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Perform accounting and reconciliations for: Cash and bank accounts, Corporate credit cards, Fixed assets and depreciation, Prepaid expenses, Accrued expenses, Intercompany activity
Support proper cutoff and accrual procedures at period-end
Maintain organized accounting support and audit-ready documentation
Assist with execution and documentation of certain SOX controls and compliance activities
Maintain organized support for internal and external audit requests
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiency
Help ensure compliance with company accounting policies, delegated authority requirements, and internal control procedures
Support special accounting projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
Assist with policy development, documentation standardization, and automation efforts
Participate in cross-functional projects supporting finance operations and reporting
Perform other accounting and operational support duties as assigned