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Senior Accountant

Organization

Foresight Dx

Job Location

Wilderness Place
Boulder, CO 80045
United States

Salary

85,000 - 100,000

Job Description

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site in Boulder, CO

About Our Company

Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

About The Role

The Senior Accountant will oversee revenue accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accruals processes, and other General Ledger (GL) related duties. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will support building scalable and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliant accounting processes, and will be a key partner in supporting internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.

What You Will Do

Fully own revenue accounting, accounts receivable, and the accruals process.

Support the month-end close cycle and other GL and operational duties such as audit efforts.

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls, contributing to audit readiness and operational enhancements.

Build and enhance internal processes to support scalability and automation while maintaining compliance.

Assist with system implementations and integrations, as needed.

Develop a deep understanding of the Netsuite.

Assist in onboarding and guiding the development of additional staff or contractors as the team grows.

Collaborate cross-functionally to meet accounting and business goals.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.

4+ years of accounting experience, including expertise in revenue, AR, accruals, and full-cycle month-end close.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and risk assessment.

Experience with Netsuite ERP system. Netsuite ARM experience is highly preferred.

Industry experience in biotechnology, genomics, or diagnostics industries, experience with clinical research/regulated products, highly preferred.

CPA and public accounting experience is highly preferred, but not required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities and communicate proactively.

Commitment to confidentiality and maintaining professionalism in all matters.

This role is hiring at an annual salary of $85,000 - $100,000 and is eligible for equity offerings. Foresight offers benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave (if applicable), alongside medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k with company match.

You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Our Organization

Foresight Diagnostics develops and delivers innovative diagnostic tests that combine precision genomics and cutting-edge bioinformatics to advance cancer drug development and patient care.

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