Staff Accountant

Omeros•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing month-end journal entries and reconciliations related to cash, prepaids, fixed assets and accruals. The Staff Accountant will also assist with setting up AP suppliers, approving employee expense reimbursement reports, and supporting ad hoc projects. Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializes first-in-class small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications, with particular emphasis on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead lectin pathway inhibitor YARTEMLEA®, which inhibits the pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients ages two years and older, with a planned U.S. launch in January 2026. A marketing authorization application for YARTEMLEA in TA-TMA is currently under review by the European Medicines Agency, with a decision expected in mid-2026. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials. Under a recently announced asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), a MASP-3 inhibitor in clinical development for PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527, a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use disorder and fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as well as a growing portfolio of novel molecular and cellular oncology programs. For more information about Omeros and its programs, visit www.omeros.com. Come be a part of Omeros, come join our Finance Team!

Requirements

Requires a BS degree in Business with an Accounting concentration, with a minimum of 2 years of experience specific to the position responsibilities
Experience with ERP accounting systems, or ability to learn quickly
Ability to take ownership of assigned areas and identify opportunities for process improvement
Ability to follow work direction given by others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
Demonstrates analytical skills and effective problem-solving capabilities as well as attention to detail
Dedicated to meeting deadlines
Willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

CPA or a CPA candidate, preferred but not required
Audit experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations for various general ledger accounts including cash, prepaids, fixed assets and legal accruals
Assist with review of employee expense reimbursement to ensure compliance with policy
Perform transactional and month-end closing procedures for the Fixed Assets and Cash modules
Set up and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) suppliers in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of vendor records
Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting processes and policies to maximize the functionality of the Oracle Fusion ERP system
Assist in organizing and maintaining documentation to support compliance with SOX requirements, including the performance and documentation of key control activities
Assist with any applicable government reporting and any ad hoc projects
Provide audit support to internal or external auditors as needed
Work with the team to assist in the tie-out of public filings on a quarterly basis