Senior Accountant

Natera

Senior Accountant supporting key accounting operations and financial reporting at Natera. Join a fast-paced biotechnology company transforming personalized healthcare with growth opportunities.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes
Prepare assigned account reconciliations and perform detailed analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies
Prepare fluctuation analyses and provide clear explanations for financial trends and variances
Prepare and post month-end journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Review, investigate, and correct accounting errors, inconsistencies, and reporting issues
Maintain and track financial statement close checklists and supporting schedules for SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K)
Participate in quarterly review procedures and annual external audits, responding to auditor requests and inquiries
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
Proactively communicate accounting, financial reporting, or control issues to management
Maintain the fixed asset system and related depreciation schedules
Reconcile General Ledger to Subledger for fixed assets
Assess property, plant, and equipment for impairment indicators and perform impairment testing when required
Track capital expenditures against approved budgets and expenditure authorizations
Review invoices and purchase requisitions for appropriate coding
Identify prepaid expenses and ensure proper accounting treatment
Maintain prepaid schedules and prepare amortization journal entries
Prepare reconciliations for various asset accounts
Assist with preparation and electronic filing of U.S. sales and use tax returns
Monitor and verify system-generated sales tax reports for accuracy
Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations related to sales and use tax accruals
Support audits, exposure analyses, refund analyses, and jurisdiction notices as assigned
Assist with development and maintenance of cost accounting processes and SOX 404(b) compliance initiatives
Provide financial and accounting support to internal stakeholders across the organization
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed
Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence within the accounting function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA certification preferred
Minimum of 5 years of general ledger accounting experience
Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries strongly preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statement close processesaccount reconciliationsfluctuation analysesmonth-end journal entriesGAAP compliancefixed asset accountingcapital expenditures trackingsales and use tax returnscost accounting processesSOX 404(b) compliance

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailanalytical thinkingorganizational skillsproactive approachprocess improvementstakeholder supportefficiency improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA certification