Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as a member of the Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this position contributes to the full month-end close cycle, including recording journal entries, reconciliations, and special projects and process improvements. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact as you will work closely with other members of the Finance team and various operational teams to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting. This role will be based in Emeryville, California.

How you’ll contribute: 

• Execute month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts including but not limited to fixed asset, leases and accruals

• Manage fixed asset register and coordinate annual fixed asset count

• Communicate and partner with Research and Development teams to develop and maintain robust accrued expense models used for month-end close accounting.

• Assist in the procure to pay process as needed.  

• Assist with special projects and system implementations

• Develop, expand and refine existing internal controls processes.

• Assist in external audit, including gathering audit requests and answering questions from the audit team.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline required 

• At least five years of relevant experience required (including at least two years of audit experience preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, NetSuite preferred

• Effective oral and written communication, prioritization and organizational skills

• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools (Google Suite, Slack)

• Highly collaborative, solutions oriented, and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

California Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This position is classified as an exempt salaried position under the Federal Labor Standards Act.  The anticipated base salary range for this position will be  $100,000-$120,000.  You will also be eligible to receive equity, bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. 

 

About Metagenomi

Metagenomi is a gene editing company committed to developing potentially curative therapeutics by leveraging a proprietary toolbox of next-generation gene editing systems to accurately edit DNA where current technologies cannot. Our metagenomics-powered discovery platform and analytical expertise reveal novel cellular machinery sourced from otherwise unknown organisms. We adapt and forge these naturally evolved systems into powerful gene editing systems that are ultra-small, extremely efficient, highly specific and have a decreased risk of immune response. These systems fuel our pipeline of novel medicines and can be leveraged by partners. Our goal is to revolutionize gene editing for the benefit of patients around the world. For more information, please visit https://metagenomi.co/.

 

What makes Metagenomi a unique place to work?

• We are passionate about developing technologies derived from microbial-rich ecosystems that have the power to enable therapeutic development and the potential to cure devastating disease.
• We have cultivated an amazing culture that values teamwork, curiosity, scientific rigor, and fun. We have a strong commitment to work/life balance, host a weekly employee happy hour and events, provide catered lunches and endless snacks, and more! 
• We offer competitive compensation including a market-benchmarked salary, annual target bonus, equity in an early-stage startup, and a comprehensive benefits plan, including 401(k) matching, a retirement safe harbor plan, and other perks.
  
  

 

At Metagenomi, we know that our people drive our success. We are an equal-opportunity employer and believe in and value diversity and inclusion. Metagenomi provides an open, collegial, and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. Metagenomi does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note, all