Summary:Genesis is hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to join our company in our San Diego, California location. This is an exciting position with the opportunity to play a key role in building and managing the company's accounting and operations functions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintains the general ledger and handles the month, quarter, and year-end close process.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, prepaid expense amortization, and other close-related entries;
- Reconciles accounts including cash, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, liabilities, equity, etc;
- Analyzes account balances and maintains support for the reconciled balances;
- Researches variances and proposes resolution;
- Maintains the revenue recognition schedules.
- Supports all aspects of the accounts payable function.
- Reviews purchase invoices for proper general ledger coding and posting dates;
- Prepares use tax returns;
- Prepares property tax returns.
- Participates actively in the annual financial audit process.
- Interacts with the auditors on audit requests;
- Assists with preparation of schedules and compiling records for the audit.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual financial statements and related disclosures
- Assists the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance in collecting and providing data for the annual tax returns.
- Other Responsibilities
- Assists with the annual 401(k) audit;
- Responds to investor information requests;
- Supports special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required;
- CPA preferred;
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience;
- Biotech company experience preferred but not required;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP;
- Exercises strong judgment and integrity;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse range of departments and levels, including executive management;
- Ability to proactively identify accounting issues and take the initiative to solve challenges.
