Senior Accountant

Direct Biologics is a market leading innovator and science-based cGMP manufacturer of regenerative biologic products. We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing most aspects of financial reporting close for Direct Biologics. This role will work in a small accounting team and will be highly visible within this startup organization. The position will report directly to the Controller. This individual will prepare operational results under US GAAP and ensure internal control and tax compliance for Direct Biologics.

• →Owning the preparation of monthly closing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• →Ensuring Accounts Payable is processed in timely and accurate manner

• →Working closely with all departments and vendors to ensure accuracy.

• A key component of the timely month-end close process and preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. Preparation of monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and finished good unit costs from manufacturing processes.
• Provides day-to-day review of accounting activities including transactions, policies, controls and procedures.
• Primary AP personnel working with the department heads and our suppliers.
• Posts AP invoices and ensures they are coded to the correct account and department.
• Reviews and analyzes the credit card activity to ensure the transactions are coded correctly and timely in Expensify.
• Assist in both customer and vendor account reconciliations when needed.
• Reconcile payroll to ADP reports to prepare journal entries.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reviews contracts to identify items that may need to be reported in the financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial records and reporting, in compliance with legal requirements and US GAAP standards.
• Assist in annual independent financial audit.
• Preparation of state tax filings including sales, use and property tax filings.
• Work hand-in-hand with outsourced service providers covering accounting, tax, benefits and legal.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protects the company's value by keeping information confidential.
• Assist with preparation of other financial reports.
• Other projects and tasks, as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar position.
• SEC Reporting preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required, CPA preferred

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Excel and data analysis abilities
• Experience with Bill.com payable system
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Ability to perform with substantial latitude at high levels in a startup environment
• Comfortable taking initiative in building something from nothing when the need arises
• High-energy professional with demonstrated self-confidence, strong-work ethic and high integrity
• Strong relationship building skills