Job description

Cryoport Systems is a comprehensive supply chain partner for the life sciences industry, delivering specialized solutions to meet the challenges of the biopharmaceutical, cell and gene therapy, reproductive medicine, and animal health markets. Our offerings span logistics, BioServices and biostorage, cryopreservation, and consulting, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability for sensitive materials. With our expansive platform of management solutions and decades of temperature-controlled supply chain expertise, Cryoport Systems helps Enable the Outcome™ by supporting certainty and precision in the supply chain, whether advancing groundbreaking therapies, supporting families on their reproductive journeys, or enhancing animal health programs. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and performs a variety of accounting responsibilities, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and organization-wide policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Prepare monthly general ledger entries: cash, prepaid, accruals, allocations, intercompany, and lease accounting. • Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules. • Track and allocate costs associated with different departments and cost centers. • Prepare account reconciliation and roll-forward schedules. • Assist with monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis as needed. • Assist with SEC quarterly review, annual audit, and SOX compliance. • Prepare and file sales & use tax, business property tax, VAT, etc. • Assist with local statutory audits and filings. • Identify and drive process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in accounting • 5-7 plus years’ experience in a corporate accounting environment • Experienced with accounting for complex business entities • Strong knowledge of both statutory and GAAP • Experience with annual accounting and SOX audits • Working knowledge of NetSuite and Concur a plus. • Intermediate or advanced Excel skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear analyses and discuss issues, and the capability to express thoughts clearly in both oral and written communications. • Passion for, and alignment with, Cryoport’s mission • A change agent and strong collaborator who is not afraid of challenging status quo • An individual who brings strong core values, quality, ethics, and integrity • A collaborative team player who embraces and champions the culture • Strong work ethic and ability to deliver results and meet commitments in a dynamic environment • Exceptional and dynamic communications skills with the ability to inspire and influence people at all levels, build consensus and commitment, and effectively drive change throughout the organization at a rate that fits the corporate culture • Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation • Demonstrates a business process orientation to developing solutions Up to $50/hr

Requirements

Must-haves

Prepare monthly general ledger entries: cash, prepaid, accruals, allocations, intercompany, and lease accounting.
Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
Track and allocate costs associated with different departments and cost centers.
Prepare account reconciliation and roll-forward schedules.
Assist with monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis as needed.
Assist with SEC quarterly review, annual audit, and SOX compliance.
Prepare and file sales & use tax, business property tax, VAT, etc.
Assist with local statutory audits and filings.
Identify and drive process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5-7 plus years’ experience in a corporate accounting environment
Experienced with accounting for complex business entities
Strong knowledge of both statutory and GAAP
Experience with annual accounting and SOX audits
Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear analyses and discuss issues, and the capability to express thoughts clearly in both oral and written communications.
Passion for, and alignment with, Cryoport’s mission
A change agent and strong collaborator who is not afraid of challenging status quo
An individual who brings strong core values, quality, ethics, and integrity
A collaborative team player who embraces and champions the culture
Strong work ethic and ability to deliver results and meet commitments in a dynamic environment
Demonstrates a business process orientation to developing solutions

Nice-to-haves

Working knowledge of NetSuite and Concur a plus.

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Platform: workday
Effort: long