Staff Accountant, Finance

Role Summary

Spyre Therapeutics, Inc., is actively recruiting an experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The Staff Accountant is part of the team responsible for the Company’s internal and external financial reporting. Responsibilities include full-cycle general ledger accounting, ERP management, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, financial reporting analysis and a variety of other accounting operations. This individual will be a key member of the accounting/finance team to support our increased needs as our company grows. Attention to detail and ability to maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and reporting are all important skills this position needs. The candidate should be comfortable working collaboratively with teams and independently and excel when faced with new challenges and problems to solve.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting, including preparing schedules and journal entries, and performing various account reconciliations
• Ensure reporting calendar is met by working cohesively with the accounting/finance team
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborate with other departments and third parties to facilitate the timely and accurate receipt of financial data
• Provide detailed support and timely communications to assist with the external audit process
• Assist with quarterly analysis of financial statements
• Assist with maintaining the company’s ERP and other accounting systems
• Formulate and recommend system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of controls, and application of GAAP
• Maintain ownership and documentation of business processes and key controls for Sarbanes- Oxley compliance
• Understand and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s degree preferred
• CPA preferred
• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience
• Public audit and industry accounting experience; combination of small and large company experience preferred
• Strong general ledger accounting and internal controls background
• Knowledge of monthly closings and US GAAP
• Experience understanding and maintaining internal controls, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial systems (including major ERPs and purchase-to-pay systems)
• High level of proficiency in Excel (v-lookup, pivots, etc.), Word, and PowerPoint are required
• Excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills in an environment of high volume of projects; detail-oriented
• Possesses a professional demeanor, discretion and judgment
• Ability to work effectively and establish and promote positive relationships
• Self-starter who possesses initiative and ability to work alone while capable of driving business results without significant supervision
• Must have schedule flexibility to meet the demands of monthly and quarterly close
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with persons at all levels

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you help shape the culture of our young company, contribute broadly to advance meaningful medicines, and learn quickly.
• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits.
• Unlimited PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each
• Commitment to provide professional development opportunities.
• Remote working environment with frequent in-person meetings to address complex problems and build relationships.

The expected salary range offer for this role is $ 100,000 to $112,000. Actual pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and geographic location. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Spyre is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. We also embrace differences in experience and background, and welcome diversity of opinions and thought with active recruitment designed to create a stronger and better Spyre that is focused on developing life-changing products for patients.