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Senior Accountant

MapLight Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Accountant’s primary responsibilities include ensuring an accurate and timely month-end close. This includes recording journal entries, reconciling accounts and preparing a monthly reporting package. The Senior Accountant will be a key contributor to the financial statement audit and report to the Accounting Manager. MapLight is a small, high-growth private company. The team is structured for fluidity in role responsibilities; making this a great opportunity to gain experience with complex accounting issues, while also mastering the ins and out of our accounting and reporting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the daily general accounting activities to monitor the general ledger to ensure an accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
  • Prepare / review certain balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy of postings.
  • Work closely with the Accounting Manager to assist in preparing financial statements and complete annual external audit and periodic other audits.
  • Develop, establish, and maintain general accounting financial policies and procedures and work with management and employees to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate regarding non-routine reporting transactions.
  • Special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Proficient with US GAAP
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in public accounting (tech, biotech or pharmaceutical client base)
  • Industry experience a plus
  • Strong communication (oral and written) skills that enable the individual to interact with all levels of management, technical and scientific personnel
  • Passion to contribute to the success of a cutting-edge company

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