General Ledger Accountant #4113

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

For more information, please visit grail.com.

The GL Accountant is a key contributor in the Finance organization who supports accounting operations and prepares other ad hoc analysis as required. They have a high propensity to take on new responsibilities in a rapid-growth environment to advance within the finance team. This position will be located in Menlo Park, CA with a hybrid model of 2 days a week onsite presence.

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, variance reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare supporting documents for internal/external auditors
• Apply a thorough understanding of GRAIL’s business to all aspects of the accounting function, including cash, prepaids, and accrued liabilities
• Responsible for various accruals and reconciliations
• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service
• Drive process improvements and automation to improve efficiencies
• Assist on project and ad hoc assignments as needed

• At least 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA desired
• Experience with Netsuite and Coupa is preferred
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
• Able to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment
• Proficient in GAAP accounting, specifically in cash, prepaids, and accrued liabilities
• Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus
• Proven analytical and project management skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience in Life Science industries preferred

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $94k-$110K base.  Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.

Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.

In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.