Staff Accountant

Orca Bio•Menlo Park, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. This role will manage the full cycle of Account Payable, prepare monthly journal entries for prepaid expense amortization, maintain accurate prepaid expense schedules, reconcile prepaid expense accounts, review expense reports, support Sunshine Act reporting, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close, prepare and file sale and use tax returns, coordinate annual 1099 reporting, and support internal and external audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience within biotechnology or life sciences.
Strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, monthly close, accruals, and statutory/compliance filings.
Experience managing high-volume AP and operational accounting workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to operate with firmness and accountability while building effective cross-functional relationships.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize across competing deadlines.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Bill.com, Concur), and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage the full cycle of Account Payable including three-ways matching, invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor account reconciliation.
Prepare monthly journal entries for prepaid expense amortization including insurance, software subscriptions, and service agreements
Maintain accurate prepaid expense schedules and supporting documentation
Reconcile prepaid expense accounts and maintain roll-forward schedules
Review expense reports for compliance with the Company’s Travel & Expense Policy and providing timely support to employees regarding expense-related questions
Support Sunshine Act reporting by reviewing Accounts Payable invoices and Travel & Expense (T&E) reports, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with reporting requirements.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Prepare and file sale and use tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations
Coordinate annual 1099 reporting, including vendor review, preparation and filing.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules