Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, variance reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned close responsibilities in accordance with established deadlines.

• Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances.

• Own general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timely recognition

• Manage clinical trial accruals in partnership with the Clinical Operations and FP&A teams

• Prepare supporting documents for internal/external auditors

• Help design, implement and maintain a thorough system of accounting process, policies and controls designed to accurately and efficiently close the books 

• Apply a thorough understanding of GRAIL’s business to all aspects of the accounting function

• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service

• Drive automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort

• Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed.

• These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Experience with Netsuite and/or Coupa or other ERP systems

• Strong understanding in US GAAP Accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with clinical trial accrual accounting or life sciences industry.

• CPA desired.

• Hands on experience with AI tools, automation, or scripting to improve accounting processes.

• Able to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment.

• Proficient in fixed asset accounting. 

• Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus

• Proven analytical and project management skills.

• Logical and critical thinking skills.

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

• Working with dry ice may be necessary.

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation. 

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary

• Ability to travel 10% as required