Senior Accountant

Company Overview:

Strand Therapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company utilizing synthetic biology to genetically program mRNA to deliver truly revolutionary immunotherapies.

Building on the idea of creating smart therapies based on Boolean logic circuits, Strand was started by biological engineers working together at MIT who were seeking to apply the concept of the emerging field of mRNA therapeutics. This collaboration led them to build their own mRNA “programming language,” creating the world’s first platform for mRNA smart therapies.

The founders and scientific advisors of Strand Therapeutics are made up of well-known and highly regarded individuals in both academia and the biotech industry. Our corporate headquarters is located in the Fenway district of Boston, Massachusetts with an additional site based in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Job Summary:

Strand is looking to build a team that understands the value of working at a start-up. Joining the company now means having vast opportunities to learn and grow including having the exposure to all aspects of building a company. We are looking for people who have the enthusiasm and motivation to be a highly contributing member of a small team. This opportunity will offer the employee the ability to work closely with the founding team, as well as to form close partnerships with team members during the development and formation of the company.

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative candidate for the role of Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will manage and streamline various areas of accounting. The individual will collaborate across the company as a business partner to ensure organizational needs are met in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable, which includes monitoring the AP inbox, invoice and credit memo entry, review of purchase order coding, routing invoices for approval including follow-up, investigating, and responding to vendor inquiries, and other tasks associated with the function.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand the accounting implications of significant/unusual contracts and transactions.
• Obtain supporting documentation and enter cash and credit card transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end close workbooks, including investigating any significant/unusual fluctuations between periods.
• Prepare journal entries for review.
• Assist in the preparation of external auditor requests, including financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assist in the implementation of new policies, procedures, and systems.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or advanced degree in Accounting or similar field; CPA highly preferred.
• Direct experience providing accounting services to a life sciences client and/or functioning in house at a life sciences startup organization highly preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills and proven track record of generating deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage environment.
• A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently.

Strand offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-focused work environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package (health, dental, life, vacation, 401k, and commuter) and work/ life integration. Being part of the Strand team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to meet the company goals.

Strand Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Strand does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with role and experience