Beam Therapeutics

Staff Accountant

Beam Therapeutics$80K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience.
  • Previous public accounting experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively with all levels.
  • Experience with Netsuite, SAP, Coupa and Blackline a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and process-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expenses.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Support annual financial statement audits and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews.
  • Collaborate to gather information for monthly accrual estimates.
  • Document accounting processes and suggest process improvements.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects as required.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting various aspects of Beam's accounting processes and day-to-day accounting operations. This role will work cross-functionally with teams including Research, Development, Operations, Legal, and IT to help ensure the Company's activities are appropriately reflected in the financial statements. The Staff Accountant will assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting functions while supporting the accounting team as the Company continues to scale and enhance its commercial operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, reclasses, and other recurring entries.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
  • Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
  • Provide support for annual financial statement audits and periodic reviews, including Sarbanes-Oxley control reviews.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to obtain information needed to estimate monthly accruals.
  • Assist with documenting accounting processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
  • Ad hoc analysis and other special projects as necessary.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience.
  • Previous public accounting experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization.
  • Experience with Netsuite, SAP, Coupa and Blackline a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and process orientated.


The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.

Beam Pay Range

$80,000-$115,000 USD

About Beam Therapeutics

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. The company's platform allows for precise and efficient editing of single base pairs in DNA and RNA, which has the potential to treat a wide range of genetic diseases. Beam Therapeutics' lead product candidate, BEAM-101, is a potential treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Beam Therapeutics
Size
341 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$126.9 million
Revenue
$20,000
NASDAQ

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