Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the Accounting and Finance team. In this role you will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. Supported by the larger Accounting Department, the ideal candidate will have at least three years of related accounting experience to apply towards this position. Examples include maintaining a general ledger and preparing monthly P&L statements for internal stakeholders to review. Title and salary will be adjusted to meet the skills and abilities of selected candidate. Those with a degree in Accounting or similar field encouraged to apply.
### Duties and Responsibilities
Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end closing task management
Prepares monthly balance sheets and income (P&L) statements
Maintains the general ledger
May occasionally code invoices and sets up new accounts
Reconciles accounts and helps close the monthly books
Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
Reconciles company credit cards monthly, monitors spending daily
Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
Responsible for the creation of sales orders within SAP and daily communication with program management team on project status
Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
Co-manages the purchasing and invoicing system
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
Performs other related duties as assigned
### Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to correctly prepare month end financial statements
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and ERP management experience
### Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required
At least three years of related experience required
Working knowledge of SAP preferred
### Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at
