XTN-E939926 | SR. GL ACCOUNTANT

Benchling is a cutting-edge cloud-based platform that empowers life sciences organizations to accelerate research and development. Founded in 2012, Benchling provides modern software solutions for managing data, designing experiments, and streamlining collaboration among scientists and researchers. The platform integrates tools for notebook documentation, molecular biology, and project management, enabling teams to improve productivity and drive innovation. Benchling is trusted by leading biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions worldwide to help them tackle complex challenges in areas like gene editing, drug discovery, and synthetic biology. 

• Health Insurance/HMO 
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

• Actively contribute to, and participate in, the record to report process as part of the corporate accounting team.
• Prepare financial statement workpapers and reconciliations for accurate and timely completion of month/quarter/year-end close.
• Work within clearly defined responsibilities, processes, documentation and controls.
• Take the initiative to identify variances and propose solutions.
• Work closely with the financial statement workpaper reviewer to close out reviewer and preparer comments timely.
• Use Accounting tools such as FloQast, NetSuite, Zip, and bank portals for relevant close procedure purposes.
• Respond to, and prioritize, internal and external inquiries regarding the close process.
• Lead or assist on special projects as needed (e.g. compliance filings, entity set up, system implementation, process memorandum, etc.).

• Proficient with MacBook laptop
• Strong accounting knowledge/experience
• NetSuite accounting system experience
• Proficient with excel, including xlookup, if functions, pivot tables
• Experience working in fast growth company
• Experience working in at an international, multi-entity, multi-currency company
• Analytical, fast-learner, and motivated to self-educate
• Able to identify and report relevant issues to management for timely and accurate resolution
• Excellent attention to detail, note-taking, and organizational skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet collaborative deadlines and demands
• Versatile, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and various levels of management as well as external contacts, with strong customer service orientation
• Reliability with strong work ethic, maturity and professionalism to handle confidential data