Company Overview:
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting various aspects of Beam’s accounting processes and day-to-day accounting operations. This role will work cross-functionally with teams including Research, Development, Operations, Legal, and IT to help ensure the Company’s activities are appropriately reflected in the financial statements. The Staff Accountant will assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting functions while supporting the accounting team as the Company continues to scale and enhance its commercial operations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, reclasses, and other recurring entries.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
- Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
- Provide support for annual financial statement audits and periodic reviews, including Sarbanes-Oxley control reviews.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to obtain information needed to estimate monthly accruals.
- Assist with documenting accounting processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Ad hoc analysis and other special projects as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience.
- Previous public accounting experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization.
- Experience with Netsuite, SAP, Coupa and Blackline a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and process orientated.
The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with all levels
- Ability to make judgment calls regarding resolution of issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task on competing, deadline-sensitive priorities
- Strong organizational skills and process orientation
What We Do
Beam Therapeutics, launched in 2018, is pioneering the use of CRISPR base editing to develop a broad portfolio of advanced genetic medicines. Our groundbreaking base editing technology allows us to make permanent, specific edits to single bases in DNA and RNA, without cutting the strands. Base editor therapeutics represent a new class of “precision genetic medicines,” combining precision targeting of the genome with precision control of editing outcomes. Our dream is to provide life-long cures for patients suffering from serious diseases. The Beam Team Is: • A community of fearless innovators • Rigorous and honest in our research • Listening with open minds • Committed to each other
