Staff Accountant - Biohub SF

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

CZ Biohub San Francisco is looking for a Staff Accountant to assist in the day-to-day support of the Finance function operations and the monthly financial close. As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in our financial close process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations as well as handle a variety of general accounting tasks which include but are not limited to accounts payables, accounts receivables and fixed assets.

The position will be based in San Francisco, CA either on a hybrid or on-site basis.

You will

• Perform month end close activities, including preparing journal entries for assigned areas that may include cash, PO receipt and invoice accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with the analysis of financial results
• Prepare billings to affiliates and other third parties for reimbursement
• Assist with collection of accounts receivable as needed
• Serve as backup for accounts payable function
  • Process vendor invoices on a timely basis including obtaining required approvals
  • Prepare batches for payment runs
  • Reconcile statements from vendors to balances in accounts payable system
  • Research discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
• Process expense reports in Concur for employee reimbursements
• Process corporate credit card expense reports and prepare reconciliation
• Work on projects, such as improving procedures, automating processes
• Perform other duties as required

You have

Essential -

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or business or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of general accounting and accounts payable experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, including solid understanding of accruals and prepaids
• Strong Excel skills to support month-end close and ad hoc analyses
• Coupa and NetSuite system experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and procedures
• Be highly organized, process and detail-oriented, and possess ability to write and communicate effectively.

Nice to have -

• Biotech or research organization background
• Prior experience with SOX compliance

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

Compensation

• $92,000 - $126,500

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomic Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics), and Research Group Leaders
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.