Staff Accountant (Biotech)

Location: Hybrid in Stamford, Connecticut, United States, with at least two on-site days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional on-site days may be required.

Salary: $77,000–$100,000 USD annually, with a potential discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive award.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

What you will do

• Support the monthly financial close by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and close workpapers.
• Process accounts payable activities, including invoice review and coding, approval workflows, vendor records, and payment processing.
• Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts.
• Support clinical and research program accruals by tracking expenditures and estimating CRO and research-related costs.
• Prepare audit schedules, organize workpapers, and gather documentation for external auditors.
• Maintain vendor master data, process vendor setups, support W-9/W-8 compliance, and improve accounting workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three years of accounting experience in a corporate, public accounting, or life sciences environment.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, reconciliations, journal entry documentation, and basic financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial formulas, schedules, and workpapers.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, accountability, and ability to meet close deadlines.

Nice to have

• CPA exam eligibility or progress toward CPA licensure.
• Life sciences or biotechnology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean finance environment with broad exposure to biotech accounting and collaboration with an experienced Finance team.
• Health and wellness coverage, with structure and premiums varying by country and region.
• Paid time off, public holidays, and additional leave in accordance with local requirements.
• Hybrid work arrangements and flexible scheduling.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodation available throughout the application and interview process.