Specialist Ii/senior Specialist, Accounting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance with 3 or more years of accounting experience in corporate accounting, including the following areas: month/quarter end close, fixed assets, G&A/R&D accruals, accounts payable, and T&E
• Active CPA license and Big 4 Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Coupa strongly preferred.
• Biotech industry experience strongly preferred.
• Financial ERP and system implementation experience a plus.
• Self-Starter: Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly engaged startup environment.

• Supporting SAP implementations for new functions and improvements rollout.
• Supporting the monthly close and year-end close process.
• Performing monthly account reconciliations as assigned to analyze, review, research and resolve discrepancies.
• Identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining systems, policies and procedures to promote appropriate internal controls, best practices and efficient and cost-effective processes.
• Performing SOX controls and reconciliations related to various areas of accounting processes as assigned.
• Supporting external auditors on audit deliverables.
• Identifying, recommending, and championing process improvements to the current processes and systems within the finance department by performing the tasks first-hand to gain a thorough understanding of the topic and content.

You are an energetic, skilled individual who can perform excellently in all aspects of Accounting Operations. As a member of the Accounting Operations team, you collaborate with other Accounting team members and cross functionally (i.e. FP&A and Strategic Sourcing) to ensure accurate and timely posting of all Tessera transactions, reconciliations of account balances, and robust controls of accounting processes. You have gained technical skills in a similar environment previously and can provide strategic leadership, work processes, optimization, and good operating practices.   

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. 

Meet your Manager:

All inquiries regarding the posted position should be directed to the Talent Partner (see below). Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered for the opening. 

Jesse Zhao – Senior Manager, Accounting 

• Master in Accounting, Active CPA, former PWC Auditor
• Directs operational accounting, AP, and system implementations/improvements
• Assists Technical Accounting and Reporting
• Assists in SOX controls and oversees process improvement efforts
• Known for motivating and developing employees

Meet your Talent Partner:

Narissa Furtado-Cordeiro - Manager, Talent Acquisition 

Narissa joined the Biotechnology industry shortly after graduating with her BS in Marketing from Franklin Pierce University. She is currently pursuing her Master of Legal Studies from Northeastern University School of Law while working full time as a Manager in Talent Acquisition at Tessera. She is passionate about helping individuals find a fulfilling opportunity while considering their interests, aspirations and technical skills. 

 

Tessera offers a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits currently include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition reimbursement, and much more.