Senior Accountant - General Ledger #4850

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end quarter-end and year-end closing duties including preparing journal entries variance reporting reconciliations and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned close responsibilities in accordance with established deadlines.

• Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances.

• Own general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers ensuring accuracy and timely recognition

• Manage clinical trial accruals in partnership with the Clinical Operations and FP&A teams

• Prepare supporting documents for internal/external auditors

• Help design implement and maintain a thorough system of accounting process policies and controls designed to accurately and efficiently close the books 

• Apply a thorough understanding of GRAIL’s business to all aspects of the accounting function

• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service

• Drive automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort

• Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed.

• These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience ideally a public accounting and private industry mix.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting finance or related field. 

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Experience with Netsuite and/or Coupa.

• Strong understanding in US GAAP Accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with clinical trial accrual accounting or life sciences industry.

• CPA desired.

• Hands on experience with AI tools automation or scripting to improve accounting processes.

• Able to prioritize assignments manage interruptions and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment.

• Proficient in fixed asset accounting. 

• Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets Docs) is a plus

• Proven analytical and project management skills.

• Logical and critical thinking skills.

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

• Working with dry ice may be necessary.

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials blood specimens and instruments with moving parts heating or freezing elements and high speed centrifugation. 

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary

• Ability to travel 10% as required

What We Do

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing population-scale clinical studies and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.

Why Work With Us

Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here and it’s no small task. The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge contribute their skills inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.

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