Senior Accountant

1 month ago

Cambridge, United States Editas Medicine Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At Editas, we’re driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 (Cas12a) gene editing.

We believe our people are at the core of everything we do, and we’re committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels valued and included. To do this, we strive to integrate belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity into every aspect of our organization.

Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more equitable future.

Position Summary

Editas is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team. Reporting into the Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and concepts in a publicly traded company environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, an aptitude to learn and implement process and technological improvements, excellent communication abilities, an inquisitive nature, a willingness to take initiative, and the ability to work independently to successfully manage time and prioritize tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for:

  • Perform monthly close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of various balance sheet and P&L accounts, including cash, investments, intercompany, PP&E, leases and various month-end accruals
  • Collaborate with operational departments to drive the accrual and PP&E process, including leading conversations and providing education on process and accounting guidance
  • Monitor, track, and record transactions related to PP&E, including fixed asset purchases, sales, disposals and impairments
  • Assist with leading the external audit process, including being main point of contact for audit requests
  • Assist with equity and payroll administration as needed, including preparing monthly new hire equity grants, processing terminations, equity payrolls and serving as a back-up payroll preparer for the Company’s regular payroll cycle
  • Assist with the preparation of stock-based compensation expense in accordance with ASC 740, including financial statement disclosures
  • Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial statements, and other management reports
  • Drive, develop, and maintain the Company's narratives and internal control matrix for control cycles that the Senior Accountant role is responsible for performing
  • Collaborate across the finance team and other operational departments on cross-functional initiatives including partnering with FP&A on budget-to-actual analyses
  • Assist with preparation and presentation of finance results in internal meetings
  • Ensure all accounting policies and procedures are documented and in line with relevant GAAP standards and regulatory requirements, including SOX
  • Evaluate assigned processes and recommend improvement to maximize efficiencies and ensure conformity to internal policy and procedure and regulatory requirements
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, either public accounting or industry experience (including SOX and accrual experience)
  • CPA qualified is preferred
  • Experience implementing significant process and technology improvements, significant functional experience specifically in accounting operations in a publicly traded company environment
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
  • In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and concepts
  • Proficient in Excel, experience with Oracle Fusion, Equity Edge and ADP a plus
  • Experience with reporting platforms, such as PowerBI, Smartview, Adaptive and Workiva a plus

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation. Transforming Lives.

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