Cryoport is hiring: Accounting Manager in Irvine

Cryoport Systems is the life science industry's most trusted provider of supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive materials, serving biopharmaceutical, IVF and surrogacy and animal health organizations around the world. Cryoport Systems' proprietary Cryoport Express® shippers, Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, leading-edge Smartpak™ Condition Monitoring System and geo-sensing technology paired with unparalleled logistics expertise and 24/7/365 customer support, make Cryoport Systems the end-to-end temperature controlled supply chain partner that you can trust.

Position Summary
Cryoport Systems in Irvine, CA currently has a contract opening for an Accounting Manager. This important position will last for approximately 4 months, beginning in January 2025. The Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller to perform a variety of accounting responsibilities, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and organization-wide policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties will include:
• Monthly Close managing deadline driven activities including Reconciliations, Journal Entries, subsidiary Trial Balance uploads, intercompany, and closing process review
• Compile Financial Statement footnote detail and assist in preparation and tie out of quarterly filings (10-Q/10-K) to support corporate reporting needs
• Assist with the quarterly review and year-end audit process and provide supporting documentation and analysis as needed
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) including appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with documentation of accounting procedures
• Prepare Flux Analysis for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepare JE's for intercompany cross-charges.
• Experience with preparing and filing Business Property Tax, Sales and Use Tax and quarterly VAT taxes, a plus
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Assist with local statutory audit and filing
• Work on special projects to improve the efficiency of the accounting department.

Competencies & Personal Attributes include:
• Timeliness in completing assignments within deadlines and due dates
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development
• Experience working with internal and external auditors and a multi-national organization
• Public accounting experience a plus

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA, a plus
• 5-7 plus years' experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Big 4/regional firm audit/assurance experience a plus
• Experience accounting for complex business entities
• Strong knowledge of both statutory and GAAP
• Experience with annual accounting audits
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and Concur a plus
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and research proper accounting treatment under GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear analyses and discuss issues, and the capability to express thoughts clearly in both oral and written communications