Staff Accountant

Superluminal Medicines, Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation. About the Role: This is a newly created role designed to strengthen and support core accounting functions within a small, fast-growing team. This role offers the opportunity to help shape processes and build best practices as the company continues to scale. Reporting to the Accounting Manager this role will own the Accounts Payable function while gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2–4 years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP and financial close processes
Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving startup environment
Organized, detail-oriented, excited to grow into broader accounting responsibilities
Experience with Accounting or ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in a startup, biotech or life sciences a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Manage the full end-to-end Accounts Payable process
Partner with teams to make sure invoices align with contracts, approvals, and budgets
Manage vendor onboarding, W-9s, and payment setup
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
Support month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
Prepare and post journal entries related to R&D expenses, accruals and prepaids
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
Support expense reports and corporate cards
Assist with audit and audit preparation
Contribute to building and improving accounting processes and controls