Senior Accountant (Temp To Hire)

POSTION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant (temp to Hire) will be to ensure timely and accurate execution of general accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, but also when required, bank and general ledger reconciliations, and assistance with the monthly, quarterly and annual close. This position will perform special accounting projects as required.

Specific roles and responsibilities include:

• Verifying, coding and posting vendor invoices.

• Ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors.

• Processing payment runs.

• Handling vendor relations and reconciliations.

• Reviewing and processing employee expense reports

• Acquiring W-9's and W-8's for all vendors and for processing and timely submission of year-end 1099 filing.

• Establish new vendor accounts, as necessary, and interact effectively with outside vendors.

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries and related general ledger account reconciliations

• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual close process.

• Backup activities of the Accounting Manager, when required.

• Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit preparation and process.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Accounting or Finance concentration or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years relevant industry experience

• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, small start-up company environment, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and able to function independently as well as part of a cohesive team.

• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an evolving environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in using an ERP system, NetSuite, Concur and Mineral Tree a plus

• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The well-being and safety of our employees is our top priority. Gritstone requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment regardless of location of role (fully remote or site-based). Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable laws.

Gritstone bio anticipates that the annual base salary for this position could range from between [$75,000 to $100,000] and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate's qualifications for the role, including education, qualifications, and experience. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, and ranges. The salary range listed does not include any applicable bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. At Gritstone, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there may be flexibility on final job title and responsibilities.

Gritstone bio is an Equal Opportunity employer, as such, recruiting is conducted in a fair and non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require any accommodations, please email careers@gritstone.com.