Hybrid Senior Accountant

at Editas Medicine

• Job title: Senior Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cambridge, United States

About the role

• Senior Accountant at Editas Medicine ensuring integrity and timeliness of accounting processes for SEC reporting. Contributing to internal controls and collaboration accounting in a growing public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and progressively own execution of monthly close responsibilities, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in accordance with established timelines
• Support and transition to full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including timely identification and resolution of reconciling items
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K) and grow into ownership, including related disclosures and supporting schedules
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, providing timely, organized support and owning audit deliverables and responses
• Support execution and documentation of SOX controls and progress toward ownership of key controls, including coordination of testing and remediation efforts
• Support alliance and collaboration accounting, including tracking milestones and data provided by alliance management
• Assist with payroll, equity administration, and share based compensation accounting in coordination with HR and external providers
• Contribute to technical accounting analyses, ensuring appropriate application of US GAAP and clear documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, taking ownership of initiatives from concept through execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting and build ownership of key relationships (e.g., FP&A) to ensure alignment on accruals and financial data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree a plus)
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public biotechnology or pharmaceutical company experience
• CPA license strongly preferred (or active progress toward certification)
• Experience supporting SEC reporting, audits, and internal controls in a public company environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and public company accounting and reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) and financial statement disclosures
• Ability to research and apply accounting guidance to routine and moderately complex issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions with appropriate escalation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of ownership and accountability, with progression toward independent management of assigned areas
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while understanding broader financial impacts
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Confidence in interacting with external auditors and supporting audit processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., data analysis, reconciliations)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
• Adaptability in a scaling environment with evolving processes and priorities

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan
• Company-funded Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Dependent Care Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Paid Time Off policy