Description We are in the process of onboarding a Sr. Accountant to join our team based in South San Francisco, California. The role primarily involves reconcilations, month end close, processing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role will also entail supporting the finance team in improving accounting procedures and internal controls. Responsibilities: • Ensure timely and accurate procedures for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for balance sheet and income statement accounts. • Prepare and maintain journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses. • Support the finance team in enhancing existing accounting procedures and internal controls. • Contribute to the preparation of footnotes and schedules for external statutory filings. • Prepare audit schedules for quarter-end and year-end, as necessary. • Review contracts to determine and implement the proper accounting in accordance with US GAAP. • Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting department. • Support ad-hoc projects as required. • Apply GAAP and relevant internal accounting policies to transactions and document white papers to memorialize interpretations and conclusions. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit records. Requirements • Applicant must have a strong background in Accounting within Biotech industry; or have audited Biotech companies as a Big 4 CPA • Sr. Accountant with Public/Private background and an Active CPA • Experience in Month End Close procedures is required. • Knowledge of either SAP or NetSuite is crucial for this role. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .