Staff Accountant

Spyglass Pharma • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

SpyGlass Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their Finance team. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on accounts payable processing, vendor management, fixed assets, and general accounting activities. This role will support the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, and other critical financial functions that support the company’s growth. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with the Senior Accountant & Assistant Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences company, or public accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with AP processing and general accounting functions.
• Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, support, and correct general ledger coding.
• Assist in review and processing of employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy, GL coding, and compliance with the corporate Travel & Entertainment policy.
• Review and process purchase requests and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and proper GL coding.
• Support company credit card purchases, receipt review, and monthly statement reconciliation.
• Support vendor management, including vendor setup and maintenance, and responding to vendor inquiries.
• Maintain and organize invoices & bills to assist with payment runs (ACH, check, wire) & remittance follow ups in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset schedule by way of processing invoices, confirming in-use dates, and supporting monthly/quarterly/annual confirmations in accordance with company policy.
• Perform data entry and maintain ERP system data integrity by regularly reviewing and monitoring inputs and records.
• Assisting with Month-end accrual process by ensuring AP is up-to-date, requesting accruals from vendors, and monitoring open orders, SOW’s, and PO’s.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and account analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and assigned general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and responding to requests.
• Support the preparation of ad hoc financial reports & analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Operations.
• Follow internal accounting policies, procedures, and SOX requirements.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus opportunity
• Stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and personal leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level