Staff Accountant

Sapio Sciences LLC

Staff Accountant managing accounting operations for US and UK entities in a finance team. Collaborating closely with the VP of Finance to ensure financial integrity.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day accounting operations across US and UK entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Prepare and post journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with US GAAP and applicable UK standards.
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs for the VP, Finance and senior leadership.
Own accounts payable and receivable workflows, including invoice processing, vendor management, and cash application.
Support revenue recognition processes in line with ASC 606, working across the subscription and professional services components of our SaaS business model.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success on contract reviews, billing queries, and revenue-related matters.
Assist with the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
Monitor and maintain internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems as we scale.
Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, modelling, and projects as directed by the VP, Finance, including supporting board-level reporting and investor-facing materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification or active pursuit strongly preferred.
Several years of demonstrable, hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business.
Experience working across both US and UK finance functions, with an understanding of multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
Demonstrable experience in a scale-up or high-growth business, with comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Working knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus.
Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate output under deadline pressure.
Strong communicator with the ability to translate numbers into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and benefits package
Flexibility to work remotely, with opportunities to travel
A comprehensive onboarding and training programme
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledger maintenancejournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsvariance analysesrevenue recognitionfinancial reportingfinancial analysisfinancial modeling

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skillsability to work under pressureinsight translationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCPA qualification