Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting or auditing, preferably with Big 4 exposure
CPA or working towards CPA designation is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
Strong grasp of US GAAP financial accounting principles
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Consistent application of policies and standards
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Oversee monthly revenue reconciliation
Analyze account balances and expenses against historical data and budgets
Collaborate on internal and external audits
Draft technical accounting memos and process flow charts
Ensure SOX compliance through developed procedures
Prepare accounting schedules for reporting and audits
Implement accounting process improvements with cross-functional teams
Build effective relationships within the team and share successes
Support ad hoc projects and accounting operations as needed
Benefits
Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office
Full-time, exempt employment status
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
Professional development opportunities in technical accounting
Full Job Description
The OpportunityThe Senior Accountant is responsible for all core accounting and related compliance activities at Cala Health. In this fast-paced environment, you will own the month-end close, support SOX and public-company readiness initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to streamline our financial controls.
Title: Senior Accountant Reports to: Controller Location: Hybrid, 3 days a week Employment type: Full-time, exempt Pay range: $115,000 - $126,000
**Final compensation is based on experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity**
Responsibilities:.
Serve as a key player in the month/quarter/year end close process
Take ownership of month-end and quarter-end accounting close for areas of functional responsibility, including preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Take lead on monthly revenue reconciliation process
Perform monthly analysis of account balances and expenses versus history and budgets
Collaborate with the accounting team on internal and external audits
Become a thought leader on technical accounting matters along with drafting of technical accounting memos and process flow charts
Submission of monthly sales tax to various state government agencies
Develop and perform procedures to ensure SOX compliance
Prepare accounting schedules and analysis routinely, and as requested, for internal and external reporting and audit requirements
Team up with cross functional teams to implement accounting process improvements
Establish rapport with other team members, build effective relationships, and share wins and successes
Complete ad hoc projects and support accounting operations as necessary
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a public company or as an auditor (Big 4 experience a plus)
Preferably with CPA or working towards CPA designation or equivalent certification.
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or its equivalent
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (US GAAP)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to apply policies and standards consistently
Able to meet deadlines
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, or eligible for work authorization through a sponsorship path that Cala Health is able to support. Sponsorship decisions are made individually based on role, timeline, and cost considerations, and are not guaranteed.
About Cala Health
Cala Health is a healthcare company that develops wearable neuromodulation therapies for chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive therapy for essential tremor, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary shaking. Cala Health's therapies are designed to be personalized and adaptive, using machine learning algorithms to optimize treatment. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
