Maxcyte Rockville , MD 20850
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and providing accurate information for financial reporting. This position plays a key role in the month-end close process and is responsible for financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries. The Senior Accountant is knowledgeable regarding US GAAP and preparation of documents in a SOX compliant environment. In addition, will support the accounting close process with timely documentation and streamlined processes. This individual will work under general supervision on various accounting projects and assist with quarterly and annual financial auditor requests and reporting.
Job Responsibilities:
Cash Management:
Prepaid Expenses:
Record and track prepaid expenses, ensuring accurate amortization over time
Collaborate with procurement and operations to validate prepaid transactions
Fixed Assets:
Maintain fixed asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation
Conduct periodic physical counts and reconcile fixed asset accounts
Purchase Orders (POs):
Assist with the PO process, including creation, approval, and tracking
Ensure proper coding, matching, and timely recording of PO-related transactions
Reviews vendors bill postings for correct general ledger and department coding and accuracy
Expense Reports:
Validate expense coding and accuracy
Streamline the corporate credit card reporting tool to support timely employee reimbursements
SOX Compliance:
Implement and maintain internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements
Participate in internal audits and provide necessary documentation
Maintains internal controls for key processes to ensure compliance with SOX 404 regulations and procedures
Accounting Operations:
Assist in external reporting and audit preparations
Handle recurring and manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis
Reviews monthly activity in the general ledger
Reviews and reconciles various balance sheet accounts, investigates variances, and prepares journal entries and supporting documentation
Maintain schedules for cash, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and impairment
Prepares detailed analytics to support account balances on the income statement
Collaborate with project managers to track project costs, analyze variances, and ensure accurate project accounting
Participates in developing process improvement recommendations for accounting procedures and practices
Participates in developing policies and processes that will streamline accounting and financial reporting and ensure that processes and procedures are appropriately documented and executed in a SOX environment
Actively participates in implementation of accounting process automation
Complies with all applicable policies regarding health, safety, and the environment
Other tasks as necessary
Requirements
BS in Accounting or equivalent field/degree
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in a public and/or biotech company is a plus
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Proficient using various relevant software applications, including MS Office with advanced skills in Excel and accounting software [i.e., NetSuite, Concur]
Solid track record working with general ledger accounts, reconciliations, variance reporting and analysis
Ability to work independently and proactively under general guidance
Proactively identifies and communicates issues and appropriate solutions
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal); ability to interact with all levels of employees and external vendors successfully and constructively
Able to appropriately manage confidential or sensitive information and utilize strong business judgment
Note: To the extent permissible under applicable law, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
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