Staff Accountant - Remote

Sorcero

4d•Remote

About The Position

Sorcero's medical AI platform transforms life sciences decision-making, accelerating patient access to life-saving treatments by harnessing insights from global medical data. Founded in 2018, Sorcero is a Certified B Corp headquartered in Washington, DC, recognized for innovation and holding six foundational medical AI patents. Joining Sorcero means playing a critical role in their growth, collaborating with passionate entrepreneurs to build a scalable, impactful organization. The company fosters a supportive community with flexible working arrangements and meaningful interactions. Employees are driven by values such as pursuit of excellence, humility, kindness, empathy, and a desire for large-scale positive change. The Staff Accountant will anchor day-to-day financial operations during a phase of company growth, owning the full accounting cycle from AP and invoicing to month-end close and variance reporting. This proactive professional will balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on execution, establish internal controls, maintain accounting principles, and act as the key bridge with external tax and audit partners. The ideal candidate is an innovative, detail-oriented, self-starter with a strong accounting background and reconciliation skills, capable of quick execution.

Requirements

Must be located within the US
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance
10+ years experience in accounts payable and general ledger accounting
Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures
Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 in SaaS environment (contract review, revenue schedules, deferred revenue, etc)
Demonstrated ability to partner with ops / deal desk on contract interpretation
Ability to work directly with a CFO
General knowledge of transactional accounting: AP, AR, payroll, etc.
Thorough understanding of audit support requirements (including approvals) for transaction processing
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Proven ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and make sound judgments
Confidence to ask questions. You will be an active contributor and business problem solver.
Demonstrated experience with Maxio
Excellent planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
QBO certified

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience working in an early startup business preferred
Effective team player and collaborator, working across Commercial, Product and Engineering business lines.
Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and processes as it relates to accounting and financial matters.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting cycles, ensuring all day-to-day general ledger functions meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.
Execute monthly close procedures, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of the close checklist.
Perform variance analyses on monthly results to ensure accuracy and provide insight into financial fluctuations.
Own the Accounts Payable (AP) process, including managing expense categorization and maintaining robust internal controls.
Handle billing and accounts receivable by creating and submitting customer invoices on an as-needed basis.
Monitor budget integrity by analyzing revenue and spend variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior quarters.
Act as the primary liaison between the company and external Tax and Audit vendors to ensure seamless compliance.
Develop and maintain accounting standards, establishing the organization’s principles, practices, and procedures to support a growing scale.
Drive process improvements and accounting initiatives that strengthen the department’s foundational operations.