Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be a core member of the Accounting team, responsible for the integrity of the General Ledger and the efficiency of the month-end close cycle. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical accounting competence, and the ability to manage operational accounting processes critical for a transitioning biotech (from R&D to commercial). Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with SOX compliance and ERP systems are essential.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the full cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial deadlines are met accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries across various accounts, including R&D and G&A accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets, and others as necessary.
• Perform detailed and timely reconciliations of all assigned Balance Sheet accounts, investigating and resolving all discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct thorough P&L and Balance Sheet flux analyses, providing clear, documented explanations for variances compared to prior periods
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, preparing required supporting schedules and documentation.
• Manage the accounting for Fixed Assets and related capital expenditure tracking and tagging, ensuring proper capitalization and disposal procedures are followed.
• Ensure all general ledger activities and account reconciliations are performed in compliance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and update documentation for internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404), specifically for general ledger and operational cycles (e.g. fixed assets).
• Execute and document periodic testing of assigned SOX controls to ensure operating effectiveness.
• Work with R&D employees to adhere to monthly time reporting requirements
• Actively participate in the maintenance and optimization of the company's ERP system and other financial tools, focusing on streamlining the close process.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains within daily and monthly accounting tasks.
• Develop and maintain robust, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key responsibilities.
• Assist with additional projects, system implementations, integrations, and updgrades

Supervisory Responsibilities

☐ N/A

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and data integrity.
• Excellent ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Intellectual curiosity with the ability to problem solve with minimal oversight.
• Proficient with Accounting software (e.g. Oracle, FloQast) and advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, XLOOKUP, etc.)

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience in Big 4 accounting firms a plus

Experience

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down.

The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion.

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