Senior Accountant

Editas Medicine

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.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingbalance sheet reconciliationSEC reportingUS GAAPfinancial statement disclosuresaudit supportSOX controlsprocess improvementdata analysisreconciliations

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsjudgmenttime managementownershipattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityproactive mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA license