Senior Accountant - Remote

Overview

This role is an exciting opportunity to join Praxis’ finance team within the accounting group. As our Senior Accountant, you will be an integral member of Finance. Responsibilities include monthly closing activities, such as recording journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, preparing rollforwards and performing detailed account analyses and preparation of the semimonthly payroll. This role will largely support our SEC financial reporting process, including preparation and filing of our quarterly and annual reports, as well as assisting with quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors.

In Short

• Lead monthly close process for key business areas, including cash, investments, and G&A accruals.
• Prepare semimonthly payroll and related accounting.
• Support the SEC Reporting team, including populating and filing 10-Q, 10-Ks, and 8-Ks.
• Support internal and external audit and quarterly reviews.
• Assist with SOX compliance, including documentation of controls.
• Assist in the overall month-end close process.
• Ad hoc projects, as necessary.
• Operate within a Finance function that is team-oriented and a partner to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or audit (Big 4 public accounting experience preferred).
• Prior employment in biotechnology industry preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards.
• Detail-oriented, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed time frames.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 99% premium cost covered for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Bonus program structured to pay on a quarterly basis.
• 401k plan with 100% match up to 6% of employee’s contribution.
• Wellness benefit of $200/month towards flexible options.
• Unlimited PTO and generous extended family leave benefit.
• Eligibility for equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.