Senior Accountant

Company: vaco
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Senior Accountant, Revenue Company: [Biotech / Life Sciences] Compensation: $90,000-$110,000 (DOE) Location: Carlsbad, CA (onsite 3 days/week) Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is responsible for managing revenue-related accounting activities across R&D and commercial operations in a growing, fully integrated biotech organization. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Accounting, Revenue and supports key accounting initiatives, compliance, and financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Prepare journal entries and maintain revenue schedules for R&D, collaboration, and commercial activities • Issue invoices in accordance with contractual terms and manage accounts receivable • Stay up to date on revenue accounting guidance, performing technical research and analysis as needed • Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including account reconciliations • Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting • Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX 404 requirements • Prepare audit deliverables and liaise with internal and external auditors • Drive process and system improvements related to revenue accounting • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred • 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting experience (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) or experience at a public biotech / life sciences company preferred • Strong knowledge of ASC 606, US GAAP, and SOX controls • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP or Blackline • Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills • Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments • Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, structured environment Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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