Corporate Accountant
Benchling · San Francisco, CA
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Role summary
Benchling seeks a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close processes. The role focuses on personnel-related accounting areas including commissions, benefits, and stock compensation, with opportunities to expand across the accounting function.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent with GAAP knowledge
- Minimum 3+ years of public accounting or direct accounting role experience
- SaaS industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of general ledger structure and journal entry preparation
- Ability to develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
- Proficiency with accounting systems and financial close processes
What you'll be doing
- Prepare and post journal entries with supporting calculations for personnel costs, commissions, bonuses, and stock-based compensation
- Create account analyses and reconciliation schedules for balance sheet and expense accounts
- Assist in financial statement preparation including footnote disclosures for assigned areas
- Participate in audit activities including schedule preparation and auditor coordination
- Collaborate on accounting process design, improvement initiatives, and internal control documentation
Privacy & handoff
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