Accountant
Scipher Medicine
About Us
We are tackling one of the largest problems in healthcare. In autoimmune conditions, a common clinical practice includes trial-and-error approaches to determine the right therapy for a patient. At Scipher Medicine, we are developing an innovative portfolio of personalized medicine solutions in complex diseases. Scipher's platform identifies and guides physicians towards a more targeted approach to determine the best treatment for their patients, based on their patient’s own fundamental disease biology. We have a growing pipeline of products that are currently being developed and the potential to predict which therapies patients will respond to, ensuring optimal treatment is prescribed from day one.
This includes PrismRA, a precision medicine test that helps guide healthcare providers’ treatment decisions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Pipeline indications span the autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases space. Learn more about Scipher at https://www.sciphermedicine.com/.
Overview
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, Accountant will be central to the month end close process. This person must be eager to take on new challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position requires this person to handle multiple tasks within tight financial month-end deadlines. This individual will need to have a firm understanding of accounting and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Reporting, Payroll and Financial Reporting
- Manage the month end close process including posting journal entries, reviewing and analyzing general ledger entries, and reconciling accounts in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare and assist with financial audits.
- Monitor and review Purchase Orders to ensure accurate recording and tracking of expenses.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register including booking of monthly depreciation expense, disposals and other transactions impacting fixed assets.
- Assist with tax and other regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
- Preferred 3-5 years in a Corporate Accounting environment and/or Public Accounting Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills required
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be proficient in Microsoft excel
- Must have some familiarity with Netsuite or other similar ERP system
- Experience with Bill.com and Procure Desk is a plus
- Payroll experience is desired
- Good problem-solving skills include identifying and resolving discrepancies
Scipher is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.