Accountant
Location: South San Francisco,CA,United States
About us
Counsyl is a technology company that strives to give millions of men and women access to vital information about their bodies, helping them confidently make choices about their lives. The team consists of world class engineers, scientists and clinical experts as well as a renowned engineering and scientific advisory board. Counsyl integrates sophisticated technology with custom robotic automation in its accredited medical laboratory. This focus on technology has made Counsyl a leader in helping patients and doctors communicate about medical results in real time. Its products have won the Wall Street Journal’s Innovation Award for Medicine, and have been named one of Scientific American's "Top 10 World Changing Ideas."
Counsyl’s Family Prep Screen has already helped hundreds of thousands of people discover critical information before having children, and the Counsyl platform extends beyond family preparation to include inherited cancer screening. Counsyl has raised a total of $93M and is privately funded by Founders Fund, Felicis Ventures, Rosemont Seneca Technology Partners, Goldman Sachs, and Google executive David Drummond.
About you:
CPA with 1-2 years in a Big 4 accounting firm or top technology company
BA/BS degree in Accounting
Possess strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), methods, and practices
Ability to logically and systematically document accounting records with a strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
Ability to maintain and improve current processes and procedures
Demonstrates high energy with the ability to remain flexible and change priorities in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Proficient with Excel
Experience with NetSuite a plus
What you’ll do:
Participate in the monthly close process, including maintaining the general ledger by posting entries and reconciling accounts
Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis for management reporting
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as required by policy and procedures
Prepare audit schedules and footnotes input
Assist in documenting internal processes/controls and consistently look for and execute improvements in current processes