Xaira Therapeutics · 7 hours ago
Senior Accountant
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expXaira Therapeutics is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development. The senior accountant will support accounting operations, prepare analyses, and ensure compliance while working in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Support and adhere to a monthly close and year-end close schedule by preparing accurate journal entries and completing reconciliation and analyses for various accounts timely
Assist with monthly management financial packages (with analysis) and other management reports as requested (this includes understanding and clearly articulating the financial results of the company and preparing balance sheet, income statement fluctuation)
Coordinate with external auditors and provide required audit support
Prepare and support tax PBC request in various area (including federal, state and tax provision for audit requirement)
Process and oversee payroll through PayPro, ensuring accuracy in employee compensation, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare payroll journal entries
Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity in all payroll and employee financial records
Assist account payable operations, including vendor invoices, payment processing, and purchase order reconciliation
Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes using ERP systems or other tools
Work with cross-functional teams across the company to ensure proper support for the business unit
Work on ad-hoc request as needed and directed by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Proficiency in NetSuite accounting software
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis tools
Excellent analytic, written, verbal and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage conflicting priorities to deliver a high-quality work product required
Highly self-motivated individual who is disciplined, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment required
Preferred
Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs, Slides) is a plus
Biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Open, flexible, and friendly work environment
Platform to develop their long-term careers
Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants
Company
Xaira Therapeutics
Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company driving advances in artificial intelligence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1B2024-04-23Series A· $1B
Leadership Team
M
Marc Tessier-Lavigne
Chief Executive Officer
D
David Baker
Co-Founder
Recent News
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