Senior Accountant

At SynCardia, we are committed to providing end-stage heart failure patients with the invaluable gift of more time—time with loved ones, time outside the hospital, and time to receive a heart transplant. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, and taxes.
• Implement and maintain accounting software to support AP, AR, and financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting discrepancies.
• Ensure accounting reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP and applicable financial legislation.
• Support quarterly review and year-end audit activities, working closely with external auditors.
• Evaluate current practices and procedures, recommending improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements as needed.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures.
• Become proficient in enterprise resource planning software and stay current with Master Control training requirements.
• Assist with year-end inventory audits.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager, Controller, and CFO on projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Operate all necessary equipment and tools required in accounting operations.
• Read and interpret financial statements, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented and a team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• High energy individual, proactive, and hands-on.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Must possess a proficient ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience; managerial accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
• CPA or CMA preferred, but relevant work experience will be considered.

Working Environment

• Office environment, seasonally heated and cooled, with minimal noise levels.
• The position requires sitting, typing, and occasional lifting of objects under 25 pounds.
• Effective communication skills required, both orally and in writing, in person, telephonically, and via email.

Salary Description

Competitive salary based on experience.