Staff Accountant

Orca Bio

$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in biotechnology or life sciences
  • Strong knowledge of accounting operations including accounts payable and general ledger
  • Experience managing high-volume accounts payable and operational workflows
  • Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

  • Manage full cycle of Accounts Payable including invoice processing and vendor reconciliation
  • Prepare monthly journal entries for prepaid expense amortization
  • Reconcile prepaid expense accounts and maintain supporting documentation
  • Review expense reports for compliance with the company policy
  • Support Sunshine Act reporting with accurate coding of invoices
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for close processes
  • File sale and use tax returns in compliance with regulations
  • Coordinate annual 1099 reporting including vendor review and filing

Benefits

  • Pre-IPO equity and annual bonus eligibility
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • PTO and 401(k) plan
  • Life and accidental death and disability coverage
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at on-site locations
Full Job Description


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full cycle of Account Payable including three-ways matching, invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor account reconciliation.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries for prepaid expense amortization including insurance, software subscriptions, and service agreements Maintain accurate prepaid expense schedules and supporting documentation
  • Reconcile prepaid expense accounts and maintain roll-forward schedules
  • Review expense reports for compliance with the Company's Travel & Expense Policy and providing timely support to employees regarding expense-related questions
  • Support Sunshine Act reporting by reviewing Accounts Payable invoices and Travel & Expense (T&E) reports, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and file sale and use tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations
  • Coordinate annual 1099 reporting, including vendor review, preparation and filing.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within biotechnology or life sciences.
  • Strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, monthly close, accruals, and statutory/compliance filings.
  • Experience managing high-volume AP and operational accounting workflows in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with firmness and accountability while building effective cross-functional relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize across competing deadlines.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Bill.com, Concur), and Microsoft Excel.


$100,000 - $120,000 a year

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.

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