Sr. Cost Accountant #5010
GRAIL
Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant is a key contributor to the Finance organization, primarily supporting the Cost Accounting department with day-to-day inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) activities. This role requires an accounting professional with experience in a fast-paced private or public life sciences company who has demonstrated the ability to support accounting operations and meet the evolving needs of a growing business.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end and quarter-end SOX-compliant financial close processes related to cost of goods sold and inventory.
- Prepare detailed calculations for inventory, cost of goods sold, inventory reserves, and overhead allocations.
- Prepare detailed account analyses and reconciliations for respective general ledger (GL) accounts.
- Perform fluctuation analyses and product cost calculations.
- Assist in resolving inventory-related and system inquiries.
- Support quarterly financial reviews and annual audits.
- Assist with product costing and financial analyses.
- Support and maintain strong internal control processes.
- Assist in preparing cycle count and annual inventory audit reconciliations.
- Collaborate with the Lab and FP&A teams to develop processes and procedures, ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory data, and implement changes as needed.
- Support ERP system enhancements and process improvement projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience including work in a SOX-compliant environment.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Demonstrated logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Audit experience preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or life sciences company.
- Experience with NetSuite and Google Workspace.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience including work in a SOX-compliant environment
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Demonstrated logical reasoning and critical thinking skills
- Audit experience preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing or life sciences company
- Experience with NetSuite and Google Workspace
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer match
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Well-being programs
Company overview
GRAIL, Inc. is an American biotechnology company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2015 with a mission to detect cancer early when it can be cured. The company specializes in developing multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests using advanced liquid biopsy technology. GRAIL's flagship product, the Galleri test, is a blood-based screening test that aims to identify multiple cancer types before symptoms appear, including many deadly cancers that currently lack recommended screening methods. The company leverages next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and sophisticated machine learning algorithms to analyze cell-free DNA methylation patterns in blood samples. With approximately 1,000 employees and operations in the United States and United Kingdom, GRAIL has conducted extensive clinical trials including the NHS-Galleri trial in England. The company was originally a subsidiary of Illumina before being spun off as an independent public company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker GRAL in 2024.