(ID: 2026-1676)
Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Axle is hiring a Finance and Accounting Senior Associate to play a key role in supporting finance operations and operational reporting. This position is designed for an experienced accounting professional ready to take on more complex accounting responsibilities, mentor junior team members, and contribute to developing financial frameworks that drive operational excellence and support portfolio management initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a finance and accounting structure with a new mission and perspective, and one that is actively investing in and operating multiple businesses. This role requires the ability to work out of our Rockville, MD or Tysons. VA office five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in executing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a high degree of accuracy.
Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analysis for key financial statement areas.
Enhance and maintain accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards that inform leadership decision-making.
Develops frameworks for responsible and effective AI adoption within finance operations.
Leads automation initiatives to modernize finance operations and improve process efficiency.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking processes.
Mentor and train Associate level team members, helping to develop skillsets and accountability.
Collaborate on integration activities, including systems improvements and automation projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., Business Central.)
Ability to integrates AI tools with ERP and accounting systems to enhance data accuracy and workflow automation.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate insights clearly.
Demonstrated initiative, ownership mindset, and ability to collaborate with integrated teams.
If you are driven to elevate finance and accounting operations, strengthening close processes, enhancing financial reporting, and leading improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, this role may be a good fit for you.
The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
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What We Do
Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, health informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we develop and apply research tools and techniques that empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by offering the responsiveness of a small business coupled with the experience, breadth, and depth of a large organization.
