Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Senior Accountant

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3+ years of accounting experience or equivalent.
  • CPA certification required.
  • Public company experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
  • Ability to analyze financial information and resolve accounting issues independently.
  • Experience with month-end close, SEC reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounting for prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, and leases to ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Supervise cash and intercompany accounting tasks, including journal entry reviews.
  • Analyze financial results and balance sheet reconciliations; identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare financial analyses and disclose reports for internal and SEC documentation.
  • Review transactions and financial records to ensure accuracy and control compliance.
  • Collaborate with departments to support capital projects and asset management initiatives.
  • Prepare for internal and external audits by managing schedules and documentation requirements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements using AI and automation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to life-changing work on a global scale.
  • Potential company equity through RSU grants and stock purchase options.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits and HSA/FSA options.
  • Fertility and family planning support provided.
  • Wide array of optional benefits, including pet insurance.
  • Employer retirement contributions to support future financial wellness.
  • Generous holidays and Paid Time Off policy.
Full Job Description
Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Accounting team as a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant independently manages general ledger accounting activities, supporting the timely financial close and accurate financial reporting for assigned business units. This role applies advanced accounting knowledge to manage accounting for prepaid and other assets, accrued and other liabilities, leases, facilities, and other general ledger activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC reporting requirements, and company accounting policies. This position will also supervise completion of other accounting areas, such as cash and intercompany accounting. The position partners with Finance, Operations, Facilities, and external auditors to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and operational effectiveness.

How you will make an impact:
  • Independently manage month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and general ledger analysis.
  • Manage accounting for prepaid and other assets, accrued and other liabilities , facilities, leases, fixed assets, and related financial reporting activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Supervise completion of cash and intercompany accounting, including review of journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Analyze financial results, account activity, and balance sheet reconciliations while identifying and resolving accounting issues, unusual transactions, and reporting variances.
  • Prepare financial analyses, fluctuation reports, disclosures, and supporting schedules for internal reporting, SEC filings, and external financial statements.
  • Review accounting transactions, supporting documentation, and financial records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
  • Partner with Facilities, Operations, Procurement, Tax, and Finance teams to support capital projects, lease accounting, asset management, and business initiatives.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements.
  • Use AI, automation and process simplification to identify and implement process improvements that strengthen financial reporting, accounting controls, operational efficiency, and compliance.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

The skills and experience that you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline and 3+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or general ledger experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CPA certification is required
  • Public company experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently analyze financial information, resolve accounting issues, interpret accounting guidance, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Experience supporting month-end close, financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, external audits, and compliance activities.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
  • Experience utilizing ERP systems, financial reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and related accounting applications. NetSuite experience preferred.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
  • You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
  • You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
  • We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
  • Fertility & family planning assistance.
  • A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/

About Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Maravai LifeSciences is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, novel vaccines and support research on human diseases. The company's products and services accelerate the drug development process, improve patient outcomes and enable earlier diagnosis of diseases. Maravai's businesses operate in three segments: Nucleic Acid Production, Biologics Safety Testing, and Protein Detection. The company's mission is to build a transformative life sciences company by acquiring outstanding businesses and accelerating their growth.
Learn more about Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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