Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Septerna, you will manage month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and contribute to financial statement preparations. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate across departments and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant position at Septerna, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, have over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, and ideally hold a CPA. Familiarity with US GAAP and experience in the biotech sector are significant advantages.

The Senior Accountant at Septerna plays a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, which supports our mission of developing life-changing medicines. By managing financial processes effectively, you help safeguard the company’s resources, allowing our scientists to focus on therapeutic discovery.

The Senior Accountant role at Septerna typically involves proficiency with Excel and Netsuite. Familiarity with additional tools such as FloQast and Prendio can further enhance your ability to perform the responsibilities effectively and contribute to our dynamic finance operations.

The anticipated salary range for the Senior Accountant position at Septerna in South San Francisco is between $140,000 to $155,000, with variations based on factors such as experience, skills, and education. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including benefits, stock options, and annual bonuses.

In your response, detail your specific role in month-end closings, the tasks you undertook, and any challenges you faced. Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with the finance team and how your meticulous nature ensured accuracy during the process.

Make sure to explain SOX compliance's role in maintaining financial integrity and transparency within an organization. Discuss how your previous roles have equipped you to uphold these standards and minimize any risks associated with accounting practices.

Emphasize your attention to detail, use of checklists, and methods for double-checking your work. Discuss how you can leverage technology and software tools to enhance the accuracy of your financial reports in line with Septerna's standards.

List the accounting software you have used, particularly Netsuite, and describe how you utilized it effectively in previous roles. Provide examples of how your familiarity with accounting systems will benefit the Senior Accountant position at Septerna.

Outline your experience in managing audits, including any preparation processes you led and how you communicated with auditors. Highlight your organizational skills and readiness to provide necessary documentation to streamline the audit process.

Show your knowledge of US GAAP principles and how they guide financial reporting. You might cite specific experiences where you applied these principles to contribute to your organization’s financial accuracy.

Discuss resources you utilize, such as professional organizations, publications, or online courses. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how this will benefit Septerna as an evolving biotech company.

Give examples of tools or techniques you use to manage priorities. Share your strategies for multitasking while ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard, reflecting the fast-paced nature of Septerna.

Express your interest in Septerna’s mission to develop innovative drugs while highlighting how your accounting expertise can contribute to that mission. Show enthusiasm for the opportunity to be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity.

Talk about your process for identifying discrepancies, including analysis and investigation. Emphasize the importance of communication and resolution skills and your proactive approach to ensuring they are addressed swiftly and correctly.