logo inner

Senior GL Accountant


Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.As the Senior GL Accountant, you will work closely with the Assistant Controller and other members of the team and responsibilities will include applying accounting principles and procedures in analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports; ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures, and executing routine and recurring complex accounting functions for assigned operation divisions with diverse operations and accounting requirements.

The right candidate will thrive and continuously adapt to an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment, as the company expands their presence in the life sciences industry!

Responsibilities and Duties


  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annually account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
  • Assist in monthly/quarterly/annual close process while ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and supporting detail maintained
  • Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, and vehicle leasing schedules
  • Participate in quarterly ERP upgrade testing and roll out of new entities, etc. 
  • Assist with preparation and coordination of year-end audit
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley
  • Assist in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Prepare tax filings for various state and regulatory agencies
  • Assist in aspects of payroll processing
  • May participate in monitoring Concur expense system and sunshine reporting
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Qualifications


  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience
  • CPA is preferred
  • Payroll and Concur experience appreciated
  • 5+ years relevant general ledger accounting experience in industry (can include payroll or ap experience as part of the 5+ years) or at least 2+ years in public accounting
  • A positive attitude, personal integrity, discretion and candor; adaptable and flexible
  • Thrive in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment, wearing multiple hats and adjusting priorities as the business evolves
  • Self-starting personality: ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Proven ability to apply judgment in resolving accounting issues or in proposing recommendations
  • Outstanding Microsoft Office skills, especially strong Excel skills
  • Excellent detail orientation, including ability to effectively operate in high volume transactional environment- highly self-motivated and demonstrated ability to grow into additional complexity and responsibility

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.Salary Pay Range$146,000 - $162,000USDOur employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered.

If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.  


Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers


Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.Here are some ways to check for authenticity:

  • We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
  • We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
  • We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
  • If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com


Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Life at Cytokinetics

We are a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel small molecule drugs that specifically target the cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton is a complex biological infrastructure that plays a fundamental role within every human cell. A number of commonly used drugs and a growing body of research validate the role that the cytoskeleton plays in a wide array of human diseases. Our focus on the cytoskeleton enables us to develop novel and potentially safer and more effective classes of drugs directed at treatments for cancer, cardiovascular disease, fungal diseases and other diseases. We have developed a cell biology driven approach and proprietary technologies to evaluate the function of many interacting proteins in the complex environment of the intact human cell. We believe that our approach enhances the speed, efficiency and yield of our drug discovery and development process by accurately and rapidly identifying drug candidates with attractive properties. Our approach has yielded two drug candidates for the treatment of cancer, a drug candidate for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure and more than ten other research programs. Our most advanced drug candidate, SB-715992, is the subject of a broad Phase II clinical trials program designed to evaluate its effectiveness in many different types of cancer. An investigational new drug application, or IND, was filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, in 2003 for our second cancer drug candidate, SB-743921, which we expect will enter Phase I clinical development in early 2004. SB-715992 and SB-743921 are being developed through our strategic alliance with GlaxoSmithKline. In addition, we expect to initiate Phase I clinical development for a drug candidate, CK-1213296, for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure in the second half of 2004.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passionate about robust scientific thinking grounded in integrity and critical thinking2. Celebrates differences among employees3. Patient-centric approach to all actions and decisions4. Values integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves5. Emphasis on patient-centered care6. Focus on innovation and continuous improvement7. Dedicated to keeping the patient front and center in all actions and decisions8. Values-driven and sustainable approach to drug discovery and development9. Rigorous scientific thinking and critical thinking10. Emphasis on collaboration across different departments and teams
Your tracker settings

We use cookies and similar methods to recognize visitors and remember their preferences. We also use them to measure ad campaign effectiveness, target ads and analyze site traffic. To learn more about these methods, including how to disable them, view our Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy.

By tapping `Accept`, you consent to the use of these methods by us and third parties. You can always change your tracker preferences by visiting our Cookie Policy.

logo innerThatStartupJob
Discover the best startup and their job positions, all in one place.
Copyright © 2025