Location: Emeryville, CA. This position is On-site.
Responsibilities:Core Accounting- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger schedules.
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
Revenue Accounting- Manage revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, including review of contracts, billing schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Legal to ensure proper treatment of customer agreements, licensing arrangements, and service contracts.
- Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure accuracy of contract assets and liabilities.
Inventory Management- Oversee inventory accounting processes, including tracking, costing, reconciliations, and valuation.
- Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure accurate recording of raw materials, CIP, and finished goods.
- Support implementation and maintenance of inventory systems and controls appropriate for early-stage production environments.
- Monitor inventory adjustments, reserves, and cost-of-goods-sold accuracy.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support- Help develop and enhance internal controls and SOPs to support company scale-up.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
- Assist with external audits and prepare audit-ready documentation.
- Support ERP system enhancements, integrations, and overall process automation.
- Provide ad hoc analyses and support special projects as the company grows.
Requirements:Required- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including both public accounting and industry.
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and inventory accounting.
- Experience working in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment.
- Hands-on experience with revenue operations or inventory processes.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, etc.).
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Preferred- Experience in biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, or R&D-driven industries.
- Experience implementing or scaling ERP modules for revenue and/or inventory.
- CPA certification or CPA eligibility.
- Prior involvement in audit preparation or SOX-lite control frameworks.
Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this full-time position is between $125,000 - $140,000 + benefits.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications.
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages
