Senior Accounting Manager

3 weeks ago


La Jolla, California, United States J Craig Venter Institute Full time
Senior Accounting Manager Position Summary:

The Senior Accounting Manager position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization’s accounting requirements related to revenue recognition, cash transactions, and other areas as indicated. This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and is responsible for assisting with audit preparation and delivery of necessary account schedules. Additionally, this position will work on ad-hoc projects as assigned and those that arise in the normal course of business.

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Close:

Prepares End of month reconciliation for month end, including journal entries as part of the end of month and year end close process for revenue recognition.

Reviews and summarizes general ledger activity for Balance Sheet and Income statement accounts related to revenue recognition and accounts receivable.

Reviews Month-End check list and works with VP of Finance to ensure the list is completed and the close is timely.

Working closely with Sponsored Project Office to ensure deferred revenue and completed projects are properly documented and closed out.
Restricted and Unrestricted Donations including recons with Development numbers & Email to Development

Daily:
Reviews cash transaction entries.

Review and generate invoices for fixed fee and fixed price invoices and credit memos for Core JCVI function, Sequencing, and other invoicing as needed.


Annual Audit:
Prepare A/R schedules for the annual audit and assists with audit inquiries. Working with colleagues ensure questions can be answered around the changes in the balance sheet.

Software use:
become subject matter expert in SAGE/Intacct being able to solve day to day issues along with assistance from Armanino.

Policy and Procedures:
Position is fully informed and familiar with internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Reviews and updates VP of Finance on changes or issues, working with VP of Finance to ensure that all Policy and Procedures are current and communicated to the JCVI community.

Informs VP of Finance on any policy violations and implements any updates or changes as communicated by the VP of Finance.


Cross -Functional Training:
Purchasing Function.

Supervision:
This position does not supervise any position directly.

Must however be able to work closely with colleagues and be able to exercise persuasion to ensure results and outcomes of position are met.


Prerequisites:
Bachelor's degree in accounting; 5 plus years of accounting experience. Biotech, research institute and/or non-profit industry experience preferred. Must have strong accounting System (INTACCT/SAGE highly desirable) experience desired. Advanced Excel skills are essential. Good inter-personal and communication skills are required.
Strong computer aptitude, including experience with word process and spreadsheet. System experience in INTACCT/Sage and ADP highly desirable.
High level of discretion for confidential work and information; ability to appropriately handle critical information and sensitive situations

Strong interpersonal skills:

ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; ability to work as an effective team member.

Excellent organization and time management skills allowing for flexible response to handle a variety of tasks and shifting priorities.
Proficiency with standard administrative procedures, office equipment and strong mathematical skills required.

Cooperative and service-oriented attitude: must be able work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor using sound judgement to effectively solve problems within the scope of the position.

High level of initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices
Excellent understanding of governmental guidelines, tax laws that affect the company.

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