enGene · 18 hours ago
Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expenGene is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on delivering genetic medicines. The Payroll & Accounting Specialist role involves managing end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, accounts payable, and employee expense reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Process semi-monthly payroll for employees using ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and leave programs
Serve as primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries
Coordinate payroll-related audits and ensure proper documentation and controls
Manage payroll taxes, filings, and reconciliations in coordination with external providers
Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payments
Maintain accurate AP records in NetSuite
Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Support vendor relationships and respond to inquiries
Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies
Ensure proper coding, approvals, and timely reimbursement
Monitor policy compliance and recommend process improvements
Prepare and post payroll, benefits, AP, and expense-related journal entries in NetSuite and prepare account reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
Support financial audits and internal controls
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum Associate's degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance roles (biotech, life sciences, or startup experience strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems and NetSuite ERP
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, benefits administration, and accounting principles
Experience managing multi-state payroll preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification
Experience with expense management tools (e.g., Concur, Expensify)
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Leave programs
Company
enGene
enGene is a biotechnology company develops treatment for mucosal diseases through inducing therapeutic proteins of harmful proteins.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$409.78MKey Investors
Hercules CapitalCystic Fibrosis FoundationForbion Capital Partners
2026-01-20Post Ipo Debt· $18.03M
2025-11-13Post Ipo Equity· $92.81M
2024-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $43.19M
Leadership Team
Ron Cooper
Chief Executive Officer | Member, Board of Directors
Joan Connolly
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
2025-12-24
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