Internal Application: Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Brisbane, CA

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fusion protein self-administered as a subcutaneous injection once weekly that blocks both B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) and a proliferation inducing ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells and plasma cells to produce autoantibodies contributing to certain autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger’s disease and lupus nephritis. In addition, Vera is evaluating additional diseases where the reduction of autoantibodies by atacicept may prove medically useful. Vera is also developing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK Virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. For more information please visit: www.veratx.com.

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people, to advancing our mission together, to achieving our ultimate goal to improve medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.

Position Summary:

Vera is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an experienced, fast-paced, and collaborative team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Associate Director, Research & Development Finance and will be assisting with daily accounting operations, monthly close processes, and select R&D accruals. This position will require interaction and collaboration with all departments throughout the company.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger/ schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items.
• Prepare cash journal entries and reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries for employees expense reports, corporate credit cards, and general accruals.
• Prepare prepaids amortization and fixed assets depreciation schedules and maintain accuracy of subledgers.
• Support Purchase Order process and related accruals.
• Support Accounts Payable with follow-up of inquiries, as needed.
• Track and maintain monthly manufacturing accruals / prepaids for select vendors based on executed contracts and interactions with department leads.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of general ledger structure and ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with SOX 404 efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility.
• Manage and ensure compliance with business and tax filings (i.e. business license renewal)
• Assist with select tax filing report (i.e. property taxes).
• Assist with annual audits, preparing audit schedules, and other audit requests.
• Provide support for special projects, initiatives, and analyses, as needed, or requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent working experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a public company. Life science industry preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player.
• Self-starter, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Proficiency with Excel
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $94,000 - $121,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

COVID-19 Policy

Vera’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees, their families and the communities where they live and work. As part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If your role at Vera requires you to work or otherwise be on Vera’s premises, full or part-time, we require our employees to comply with Vera’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy (currently requiring full vaccination). Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, may request a reasonable accommodation with Human Resources. Your employment is also subject to ongoing compliance with the mandatory vaccination policy and all other Vera policies, as they may be modified from time to time, at the sole discretion of Vera.

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