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LENZ Therapeutics · 2 months ago

Staff Accountant (AP/AR)

201 Lomas Santa Fe Dr #300, Solana Beach, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

LENZ Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of VIZZ™, the first FDA-approved aceclidine-based eye drop for treating presbyopia. The AP/AR Staff Accountant will support the Finance team's accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance in day-to-day operations, while collaborating with colleagues across various functions to improve workflows.

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Responsibilities

Support AP processing - review, code, and route invoices for approval; post in NetSuite; support timely vendor payments

Manage the contracts inbox - collect vendor setup forms, ensure proper signature authority, follow up with business partners and enter new purchase orders into NetSuite

Maintain vendor data and support compliance - keep records current, perform vendor reconciliations and support 1099 reporting

Audit expense reports in Concur to ensure compliance with company policies and support timely reimbursement

Apply customer payments and support AR reconciliations; help resolve unapplied cash issues

Prepare and maintain documentation to support SOX/internal controls, audits and efficient close processes

Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives to support the broader Finance team and drive process improvements

Qualification

Accounting operationsAccounts payableExpense report auditingAccounts receivableNetSuiteConcurSOX complianceAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to process high transaction volumes accurately and efficiently

Demonstrated ability to execute processes independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, responsive, and reliable problem solver who drives tasks to completion and meets deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams

Strong work ethic; self-motivated and willing to 'roll up your sleeves' to support the team and improve processes

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency

A team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to supporting the broader Finance organization's goals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

3+ years of hands-on accounting operations experience, including accounts payable, expense report auditing, and/or accounts receivable cash application, preferably in a public company environment

Familiarity with SOX internal controls and working within a structured control framework

Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite and Concur