Staff or Senior Accountant - KBW Financial

Are you looking to make a significant impact in a growing (pre-IPO) life science company? We are actively seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join our vibrant Accounting team in Boston, MA. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our financial operations, including the general ledger, month-end close process, reconciliations, A/P, payroll, and FP&A tasks. This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in our Boston office, making you a crucial addition to our finance team.

What You'll Do:

• Month-End Close: Lead the charge in our month-end close process by creating and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, analyzing transactions, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Financial Operations: Manage banking, procurement workflows (including purchase orders and invoicing within accounts payable and accruals), fixed assets accounting, payroll cycles, and assist with FP&A-related tasks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to develop and maintain effective processes, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Reporting: Review purchase orders to assess the percentage of completion or timing of service delivery and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Process Improvement: Implement process improvements and best practices to support our rapid growth.
• Policy Development: Assist in documenting new policies and procedures to enhance departmental and company workflows.
• Audit Support: Support annual audits by promptly responding to all requests and inquiries.
• Problem Solving: Coordinate and resolve accounting issues within your area of responsibility.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Special Projects: Contribute to special projects as assigned, supporting management in the decision-making process.

What You'll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience, with public accounting preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and SEC Reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunity: Be a part of a rapidly growing, innovative company on the verge of exciting milestones.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and grow your career with us.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in our Boston office.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our dedicated team at the forefront of life sciences innovation.