Senior Accountant

Overview

Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.

Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, commercial-stage biotechnology company advancing genetic medicines for rare and devastating diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking genetic medicine cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting Rocket’s accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end close, SEC filings, technical accounting, and internal controls. This individual will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support Rocket’s obligations as a publicly traded organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly and annual closing process.
• Post recurring monthly journal entries.
• Review GL postings to ensure correct recording of transactions.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and update monthly to ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports/packages as deemed necessary.
• Provide detailed analysis for month end closing.
• Assist in the implementation of effective accounting controls and business processes.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Support financial statement audits and reports.
• Research and implementation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assist in the accurate and timely preparation and filing of the company’s 10-K, 10-Q filings, including assisting in drafting footnote disclosures, and assisting with the issuance of the earnings release. Work with relevant stakeholders to address comments on filings; prepare supporting schedules.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation of new policies and procedures.
• Assist in the internal control systems to safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and mitigate risks.
• Special projects and other assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA license a plus.
• 4 years of relevant and progressive experience, with at least 2 years of experience in an accounting and financial reporting team of a publicly traded company, with preference to the life sciences industry.
• Combination of public accounting and/or public company industry experience strongly preferred with experience with a Big 4 or national firm a plus.
• Experience working in an ERP environment and using financial systems effectively.
• Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, build reconciliations, and perform meaningful analysis.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain accounting matters.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $133,000. 

At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.

In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).

EEO Statement

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.