GL Accountant

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies. For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

The GL Accountant is an entry level position in the Finance organization. They are an accounting and financial professional with the experience to excel in a high-growth private or public company. They have experience preparing and administering accounting operations and the capacity for ad hoc analysis as new opportunities arise. Their diverse experience will be to support and enable the Finance organization to meet the needs of a growing company.

• Own several areas of the GL, including Cash, Prepaid, Fixed Assets, AP Accrual, and employee credit card and expense reporting functions.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, technical analysis, and reports for period-end close and audit.
• Help design & maintain a thorough system of accounting processes, policies and controls designed to accurately and efficiently close the books.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s business to all aspects of the accounting function.
• Managing relationships with existing stakeholders and forming new relationships with internal groups to ensure excellent customer service.
• Interface with external accountants during audits.
• Assist on projects and ad hoc assignments as needed.

• At least 2 years of experience applying accounting and financial best-practices in a public or private company environment.
• Experience implementing accounting systems and processes in a growing environment.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leveraging analytics and project management skills.
• Experience with clinical trial accounting and manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel and Google Spreadsheets skills.
• Experience in Life Science industries strongly preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.