The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and providing accurate information for financial reporting. This position plays a key role in the month-end close process and is responsible for financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries. The senior accountant will also manage global payroll operations and processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our global workforce along with ensuring compliance.  In addition, this position will support the accounting close process with timely documentation and streamlined processes. This individual will work under general supervision on various accounting projects and assist with quarterly and annual financial auditor requests and reporting. The Senior Accountant is knowledgeable regarding US GAAP and preparation of documents in a SOX compliant environment.  

Payroll:

• Processes all payrolls including semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and equity reporting
• Oversee the EOR vendor relationship, including conducting monthly invoice reviews to ensure billing accuracy and timely EOR payments
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies
• Monitors and ensures compliance with payroll-related taxes and withholdings
• Manages timely reporting of equity transactions for each payroll cycle
• Develops and implements payroll policies and procedures
• Analyzes payroll data and provides accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for circulation to management
• Ensures timely filing of all payroll-related taxes and researches open issues and/or variances
• Captures payroll related accruals
• Oversees payroll audits and performs necessary corrections
• Participates in month end close processes by preparing payroll and benefit reconciliations and related journal entries to ensure all information is captured accurately
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payrolls, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations   
• Reconciles payroll accounts and address discrepancies promptly

Financial Accounting:

• Manage Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Oversee the financial statement and tax reporting of employee participation and transactions
• Perform Deferred Revenue Reconciliations: Ensure accurate monthly reconciliations of deferred revenue accounts in compliance with accounting standards
• Conduct Investment Reconciliation: Review and reconcile investment accounts, including statement reconciliations and journal entries, on a monthly basi
• Calculate and Reconcile ROU Leases: Handle Right-of-Use (ROU) lease calculations, monthly journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with ASC 842
• Execute Flux Analysis: Analyze balance sheet and profit and loss statements to identify variances and provide insights into variance changes
• Prepare and File Sales and Use Tax Returns: Ensure compliance with various state regulations and reporting requirements through accurate preparation and timely filings

SOX Compliance:

• Implement and maintain internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.  
• Participate in audits and provide necessary documentation
• Maintains internal controls for key processes to ensure compliance with SOX 404 regulations and procedures    

Accounting Operations:

• Assist in external reporting and audit preparations
• Reviews and reconciles various balance sheet accounts, investigates variances, and prepares journal entries and supporting documentation
• Prepares detailed analytics to support account balances on the balance sheet and income statement 
• Participates in developing policies and processes that will streamline accounting and financial reporting and ensure that processes and procedures are appropriately documented and executed in a SOX environment
• Actively participates in implementation of accounting process automation including implementation of NetSuite modules and other software tools
• Complies with all applicable policies regarding health, safety, and the environment
• Other tasks as necessary

• BS in Accounting or equivalent field/degree
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including overseeing payroll processing
• Experience in a public and/or biotech company is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient using various relevant software applications, including MS Office with advanced skills in Excel and accounting software [i.e., NetSuite]
• Solid track record working with general ledger accounts, reconciliations, variance reporting and analysis
• Ability to work independently and proactively under general guidance
• Proactively identifies and communicates issues and appropriate solutions
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal); ability to interact with all levels of employees and external vendors successfully and constructively
• Able to appropriately manage confidential or sensitive information and utilize strong business judgment

The compensation package for this role includes a base salary range is $104,000 - $128,000(depending on experience), annual bonus, and equity.  MaxCyte also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and generous time off. 

MaxCyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.