Accounting Manager

Eitr Biologics, Inc., (Eitr) is a San Diego, CA based biotechnology company focused on the pursuit of novel next generation immunotherapeutics for the treatment of infectious diseases that are a current or emerging threat to public health. Our scientific approach emphasizes the development of technologies that will increase global accessibility to lifesaving immunotherapeutics. Eitr has fostered a robust and highly collaborative worldwide network of academic and government laboratories that share in our scientific goal to address unmet public health needs. Eitr scientists can expect to work in a collaborative atmosphere to advance promising early-stage exploratory technologies to clinical stages of drug development.

Eitr currently has an opening for an Accounting Manager position, requiring the qualifications and responsibilities listed below.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.
• 6 years of accounting experience required with a minimum of 3 years of government accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required.
• Cost accounting/Government accounting experience a must - experience with govcon general ledger/COA, cost pools, direct and indirect rates, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal contract and grant awards, including BARDA, HHS, NIH SBIR Grants, Cost Reimbursable and Fixed Fee (CPFF) contractual requirements.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience with DCAA compliant accounting and audit preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent documentation control and file management.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effectively manage time to accomplish goals in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online, QB Time, procurement software and ERP.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (VLookUP/Pivot Tables), Word and Adobe PDF required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS and DCAA compliant accounting and audit preparation.
• Hands on experience with DCAA audits and annual ICE submissions preparation.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting functions/processes for the company and be the main point person for day-to-day accounting activities.
• Oversee AP, purchase orders, vendor invoices, and credit card transactions, etc.
• Ensure all costs are billed to appropriate projects, direct and indirect G&A pools, etc.
• Maintain high level of accounting principals for government accounting, GAAP and accrual accounting for compliance.
• Manage month-end close, right of use, fixed asset & depreciation schedules, and all accrual accounting requirements.
• Maintain up to date reconciliations for general ledger accounts – bank, credit card, P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with developing new procedures to streamline daily accounting tasks to increase productivity.
• Ability to analyze and prepare financial statements.
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in a professional manner with company, vendor, and customer personnel.
• Oversee Staff Accountant to ensure daily/weekly tasks are completed timely and accurately.
• Great communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential to this role.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eitr reasonably expect the annual base compensation for this role to be between $95,000 and $115,000. Subject to certain terms and conditions, the role will be eligible for a generous PTO policy including vacation, sick, and holiday time, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, and up to 6% 401(k) contributions.

Compensation

The company reasonably expects the annual base compensation for this role to be between $95,000 and $115,000. Specific offer details are determined by carefully considering a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, education, market demands, and internal parity.

EEO Employer

The company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

The company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

The company is not hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.