Accounting Assistant - Contract at Kriya Therapeutics Inc – Palo Alto, California

About Kriya

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

Who You Are

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, we are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our rapidly growing team as we continue to expand our accounting operation. This role is responsible for processing accounts payable and preparing journal entries to support the month-end close. This position requires a highly self-motivated and flexible individual who is eager to learn and adapts well in a fast-paced environment. This person will work onsite at our headquarters in Palo Alto. They will work with the team to build up our accounting processes, with the potential for more opportunities working on various areas of the general ledger accounting and process development for the successful candidate.

How You Contribute

• Process day-to-day accounts payable operations of matching invoices in ERP system, NetSuite
• Review and ensure timely processing of accounts payable transactions and accurate coding, including validating quantities, prices, discounts and use tax
• Support the investigation and resolution of pending invoice and item receipt issues with business owners as well as purchasing and supply chain teams, and promptly respond to escalated inquiries from business partners and vendors to ensure invoices are approved and paid on-time
• Assist accounting team with inquiries to reconcile discrepancies of goods for amount billed versus item received, and follow up with supply chain team and vendors
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries for prepaids amortization, leases, cash, and corporate credit cards
• Assist with fixed asset inquiries as needed to support the month-end close activities
• Manage all accounts payable incoming mail delivered via email/mail, organize and save invoices support on internal drive
• Download all invoices from previous invoice system bill.com, organize and save to internal drive
• Assist with financial statement audit preparation, helping to ensure that high-quality financial information and documentation is created and easily accessible
• Support future SOX implementation and various system enhancements
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned to support Accounting department

What You Bring to the Team

Education & Experience

• At least Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance Business, or related field.

Competencies

• 1+ years of experience with month-end close and/or A/P processing preferred, but open to train college student/graduate with less experience who is a quick learner
• Experience with processing invoices in an ERP system, preferably NetSuite preferred
• Experience with reimbursement software, Expensify, a plus
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel
• Possess a basic knowledge of accounting principles, including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities with deadlines, without sacrificing quality
• Must demonstrate leadership and initiative and be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and execute objectives to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Able to work longer hours during financial cycle close, as needed
• Professional ethics with the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times

Working Conditions

• Primarily desk-based, generally in an office or home office setting.
• Involves extended periods of sitting and computer use.

Discover True Collaborative Teamwork

We have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence – and our inspiration – stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day. We’re always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help us grow. If you want to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, join us.

Kriya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.