Senior Accountant - Bilingual Chinese
Redmond, WA
Full Time
Corporate Accounting and Operations
Mid Level
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.
SystImmune is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team in Redmond, WA. This role is responsible for leading key aspects of the monthly close process, preparing financial statements, supporting audits and tax filings, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial operations. The Senior Accountant will also play a key role in implementing process improvements, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting the continued growth of our accounting infrastructure in a dynamic biotech environment.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
While most offers typically fall within the low to mid-point of the range, we may extend an offer toward the higher end for exceptional candidates whose background and expertise align strongly with the requirements of the role.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.
SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
SystImmune is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team in Redmond, WA. This role is responsible for leading key aspects of the monthly close process, preparing financial statements, supporting audits and tax filings, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial operations. The Senior Accountant will also play a key role in implementing process improvements, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting the continued growth of our accounting infrastructure in a dynamic biotech environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, bank/credit card reconciliations and accruals to support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and year-end footnote disclosures in compliance with GAAP
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports such as cashflow projection, expense by vendor analysis and etc.
- Assist with audits, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors
- Support Tax department in coordination with external tax advisors and internal tax projects.
- Lead or assist in implementation and documentation of new accounting policies and internal controls
- Review and approve R&D and clinical AP batches in Netsuite
- Monitor and reconcile cash transactions and ensure proper recording in Netsuite
- Partner with FP&A department to prepare project-based cost allocations, cost-sharing allocation calculation and LIMS FTE ratio calculation
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal reporting systems
- Participate in special projects, including ERP upgrades and cross-functional initiatives
- Assist with reviewing employee reimbursements and provide constructive feedback to ensure policy compliance and accuracy
- Assist with ad hoc requests from management and team members
- Support in team development and creation of accounting procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a biotechnology, life sciences, or high-growth company
- Bilingual in English and Chinese
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing requests, adaptable in shifting priorities as needed to meeting changing demand
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting external audits and tax filings preferred
- Proficiency in accounting software; NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks experience strongly preferred
- CPA or CPA track preferred but not required
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
While most offers typically fall within the low to mid-point of the range, we may extend an offer toward the higher end for exceptional candidates whose background and expertise align strongly with the requirements of the role.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.
SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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