Senior Accountant

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Position Overview
The Senior Accountant position creates financial transactions and creates financial reports from that information, but is also responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy and completeness. The Senior Accountant acts as a mentor for more junior accounting staff. In addition, the Senior Accountant assists with establishing policies and procedures for purchasing and financial reporting and helps maintain the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance.
This Senior Accountant position will support the Fixed Asset accounting team.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures that are in compliance with applicable government regulations (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS).
• Proactive ownership role in continuous process improvements as it relates to the company's internal controls, process memos and control matrices.
• Monitor industry/regulatory changes with respect to accounting standards adopted by the company and develop new processes and policies to accommodate accordingly.
• Ability to perform technical accounting research and prepare detailed accounting analysis to arrive at proposal of accounting treatment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as cross-functionally with teams across the organization to take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product; Will work closely with all major functional leaders of the company.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy.
• Assist with annual internal and external financial statement audits. Complete requested materials.
• Provide back-up and assigned duties for other members of the finance team.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects, as assigned.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or in a corporate accounting role.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Big 4 audit experience.
• Experience at a public company with SEC and SOX regulations.
• Experience with ASC 842 and ASC 360.
• Life Sciences industry knowledge.

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Salary Range:
$67,000.00 - $109,000.00
The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, email hr@exactsciences.com. We'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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