Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting at Azenta Life Sciences in Burlington, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Company Overview



At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.


Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.



How You'll Add Value...



Reporting directly to the Manager, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting, the Senior Accountant of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting will support Azenta's technical accounting and SEC reporting functions. This position will regularly interact with executive management, global finance teams, operational finance teams, cross-functional teams outside of finance such as IT, HR, Legal, internal audit, external auditors and various third-party consultants.



What You'll Do...

• Assist with the preparation of the Company's external reporting filings, including annual report, 10K, 10Q, earnings releases and XBRL tagging.


• Draft financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A and technical accounting memos.


• Prepare disclosure checklist.


• Compile accurate and complete supporting documentation for external auditors.


• Develop and maintain expert working knowledge of the Company's SEC reporting software.


• Perform review and analysis of consolidated financial results and prepare supporting schedules for footnote and SEC reporting disclosures.


• Participate in SOX 404 efforts, including execution and documentation of controls.


• Analyze and research new and proposed accounting, reporting and disclosure standards issued by the SEC or FASB and prepare memorandums.


• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits.


• Maintain updated accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and SEC guidelines.


• Participate in due diligence process including review target's current accounting processes.


• Support the acquisition process including preparing schedules and tie out of schedules and valuations to support the Company's acquisition related accounting positions.


• Member of acquisition integration team, including SOX control and compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, etc.


• Participate in the Company's annual goodwill impairment testing process and prepare supporting schedules, as required.


• Participate in the calculation of the Company's stock-based compensation expense, including preparation of supporting schedules and calculations, as required.


• Participate in projects and perform ad-hoc tasks as requested.

• BS Accounting/Finance, MSA or MBA a plus


• CPA preferred


• 3+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience in public accounting or with a publicly traded company.


• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research and preparation of accounting position papers.


• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.


• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines.

• Typical office environment with hybrid work options


• May be asked and must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.