Corporate Accountant

About Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team Description: The Finance and Accounting Team oversees the Company's core financial operations, including the preparation of financial statements, corporate tax filings, equity administration, insurance management, financial planning, and treasury functions. The team plays an important role in handling technical accounting issues from identification, research, and implementation to monitoring and revision. Job Description and Responsibilities: The Corporate Accountant is responsible for monthly financial statement close procedures and periodic financial reporting preparation. This role also covers various finance and accounting-related tasks, including, but not limited to, annual corporate tax preparation, equity administration, management and investor reporting, and treasury operations. Key responsibilities include: • Performing daily bookkeeping to ensure the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of the Company's accounting records • Executing month-end financial statements close procedures, with a focus on key areas of capital assets, operating and finance leases, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, payroll expense and liabilities, bank and credit card account reconciliations, and stock-based compensation expenses • Preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliation workbooks to support month-end balances reported • Identifying and correcting errors where necessary, and providing timely feedback to support other team members' growth • Preparing quarterly financial statements to ensure compliance with 701 disclosure requirements • Developing weekly cash flow forecasts, analyzing budgeting-versus-actual variances, and preparing other financial forecasts • Preparing and filing tax information forms including 3921, 1099-B, and assisting with the review of W-2 forms • Leading in researching, developing, maintaining, and documenting corporate accounting policies and procedures in line with U.S. GAAP or other relevant regulatory guidance • Assisting in the design, development, and implementation of internal control procedures in accordance with the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) • Evaluating and assisting with the implementation of new accounting and procurement software • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate routine procedures, design and enhance processes, and strengthen internal controls • Assisting team members with equity administration and other ad hoc projects Required Qualifications: • 4+ years experience with a mix of public accounting and industry experience • Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance, or related field • CPA designation or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: • Public accounting experience • Industry experience or audit engagement experience in biotechnology, medical devices, or other technology companies • Experience with NetSuite, Quickbooks, Shareworks, Adaptive, or ZipHQ • Intermediate Excel skills What We Offer: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below. • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields • Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan • Paid holidays • Commuter benefits • Meals provided • Equity (RSUs)*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded • 401(k) plan*Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours • Parental leave*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded • Flexible time off*Temporary Employees & Interns excluded