GL Accountant

Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting, the GL Accountant is a key contributor in the Finance organization and will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal controls, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in a public company and/or public accounting environment, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving organization.

This role is based in Menlo Park, California, and will move to Sunnyvale, California in Fall 2026. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site. At our Menlo Park campus, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the key days where we encourage on-site presence to engage in events and on-site activities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing duties, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP

• Own cash and prepaid accounting across assigned accounts, including monthly reconciliation and roll-forward schedules.

• Support general accrual accounting across assigned cost centers, ensuring accuracy and timely recognition

• Perform balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide meaningful explanations for significant variances.

• Prepare supporting documents for internal and external auditors

• Execute and maintain internal controls over assigned accounting areas and support SOX compliance activities.

• Participate in automation and process improvements to improve efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools to reduce manual effort

• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service

• Participate in cross-functional projects and other special assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally a public accounting and private industry mix.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required

• Proficient in US GAAP accounting, specifically in cash, and prepaids.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Netsuite and Coupa is preferred

• Hands on experience with AI tools, automation, or scripting to improve accounting processes is a plus

• Able to prioritize assignments, manage interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth oriented environment

• Advanced Excel and Google Suite of products (Sheets, Docs) is a plus

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Logical and critical thinking skills

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills

• Experience in Life Science industries preferred

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.

• Working with dry ice may be necessary.

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation. 

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.

• Ability to travel 10% as required