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COMPANY SUMMARY
Sorcero's medical AI platform transforms life sciences decision-making, accelerating patient access to life-saving treatments. By harnessing insights from global medical data, we empower industry leaders to deliver breakthrough therapies. Founded in 2018 by pioneers in AI, public health, and personalized content, Sorcero is a Certified B Corp headquartered in Washington, DC. Our innovation has been recognized by over a dozen awards, including Fast Company's Most Innovative companies of 2024, and six foundational medical AI patents. For more information, visit .

WHY JOIN SORCERO?
Sorcero transforms decision-making in life sciences by empowering stakeholders with insights to improve patient outcomes. By joining our team, you will play a critical role in our growth and success by collaborating with our network of passionate entrepreneurs to build a scalable, impactful organization. Sorcero provides a supportive community to bring out the best in each of us through flexible working arrangements and meaningful interactions with global teammates.

Our employees are driven by these common values:

• Pursuit of excellence and mastery of their craft


• Humility in defeat and in success


• Kindness and empathy towards others


• Desire to create large-scale, positive change

Our cutting-edge solutions empower the world's leading scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts to drive groundbreaking advancements. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to tackle complex challenges, we invite you to join our team. Together, we'll shape the future of life sciences.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to anchor our day-to-day financial operations during an exciting phase of company growth. In this role, you will own the full accounting cycle—from managing AP and invoicing to driving the month-end close and variance reporting.

We are looking for a proactive professional who can balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on execution. You will be instrumental in establishing internal controls, maintaining our accounting principles, and serving as the key bridge between the company and our external tax and audit partners

The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker with the ability to execute quickly. You are a detail-oriented, self-starter who learns quickly, is highly organized, has a strong accounting background and reconciliation skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger & Financial Close

• Manage end-to-end accounting cycles, ensuring all day-to-day general ledger functions meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.


• Execute monthly close procedures, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of the close checklist.


• Perform variance analyses on monthly results to ensure accuracy and provide insight into financial fluctuations.

Financial Operations & Control

• Own the Accounts Payable (AP) process, including managing expense categorization and maintaining robust internal controls.


• Handle billing and accounts receivable by creating and submitting customer invoices on an as-needed basis.


• Monitor budget integrity by analyzing revenue and spend variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior quarters.

Compliance & Strategy

• Act as the primary liaison between the company and external Tax and Audit vendors to ensure seamless compliance.


• Develop and maintain accounting standards, establishing the organization’s principles, practices, and procedures to support a growing scale.


• Drive process improvements and accounting initiatives that strengthen the department’s foundational operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be located within the US


• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance


• 10+ years experience in accounts payable and general ledger accounting 


• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures


• Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 in SaaS environment (contract review, revenue schedules, deferred revenue, etc) 


• Demonstrated ability to partner with ops / deal desk on contract interpretation 


• Ability to work directly with a CFO


• General knowledge of transactional accounting: AP, AR, payroll, etc.


• Thorough understanding of audit support requirements (including approvals) for transaction processing


• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines


• Proven ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and make sound judgments


• Confidence to ask questions. You will be an active contributor and business problem solver. 


• Demonstrated experience with Maxio


• Excellent planning, analytical and interpersonal skills


• QBO certified

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 2 years' experience working in an early startup business preferred


• Effective team player and collaborator, working across Commercial, Product and Engineering business lines.


• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and processes as it relates to accounting and financial matters.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Sorcero is a remote and globally distributed team. We offer rewarding compensation that will include a base salary in the range of $95,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and location. 

We also provide the following benefits for US employees:

• Three weeks PTO + 1 week of December holiday recess


• One week Safe & Sick leave


• 10 company holidays + 2 floating holidays


• Medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family


• Paid parental bonding leave


• 401(k) retirement plan, company match up to 5%


• Company-provided laptop and hardware

Because ∑ (human + AI) > human or AI alone

Sorcero is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, education, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and celebrates the diversity of its growing team.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at the present time.

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