Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join a large Life Sciences company on a contract basis in Menlo Park, California. In this role, you will manage critical accounting functions, including month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in general ledger management, journal entries, and process improvement, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include :

• Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations (cash, investments, prepaids, sales tax, AP, etc.).
• Investigate and resolve accounting variances with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare detailed account flux analyses and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Manage vendor operations : onboard and maintain vendor records, process vendor requests, and ensure purchase order and AP reconciliation compliance.
• Oversee Expensify processing and reconciliations to ensure proper expense allocation and reporting.
• Coordinate daily cash reporting, monitor cash movements, and assist with forecasting and bank account oversight.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to maintain policy compliance and improve workflow efficiency.
• Support annual financial audits through preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
• Contribute to special projects and system enhancements across the accounting function.

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