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GL/AP Accounting Consultant (Contractor)

Kyverna Therapeutics • Remote • $90 / hour • 1m ago

Job Title: GL AP Accounting Consultant

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Type: Contract (3-6 months)

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: up to $90 hourly rate, based on experience

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced GL AP Accounting Consultant. This individual will manage an offshore accounts payable process, day-to-day general ledger accounting, fixed assets, prepaids, and cash and investments. This individual is expected to make contributions to our efforts around financial systems implementation and process enhancements.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who has solid understanding of GAAP and technical accounting with previous financial close experience and accounts payable in biotech or life sciences industry.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Accounting
Lead the month-end and year-end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
Working closely with procurement team to ensure compliance including approvals, GL coding, and disbursements.
Work closely with offshore accounting support team.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, ensuring appropriate capitalization and depreciation policies are followed
Manage corporate card program
Monitor and amortize prepaid expenses, ensuring accuracy and completeness of schedules
Oversee cash and investment accounts reconciliation and reporting, including coordination of banking transactions and cash flow forecasting
Prepare audit schedules and other financial analytics

Systems & Process Enhancement Lead or support the implementation of new procure-to-pay systems or enhancements and strength internal control environments Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities across accounting workflows Ensure systems are configured to support scalable and SOX-compliant processes

Other Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, IT and Payroll to ensure cross-functional alignment and efficiency Provide support for external financial audits, tax provision calculation, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA or equivalent preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including in biotech, pharma, or high-growth life sciences
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting operations, including payables, general ledger, cash, and fixed assets
Hands on system experience (NetSuite, Coupa, etc.)
Proven experience leading or supporting financial systems implementations (NetSuite, Coupa, Concur, etc.)
Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls with a publicly traded company
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Netsuite)
Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
Detail oriented and team focused
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

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