Senior Accountant

General Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for portions of the monthly general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement analysis. This role requires working from the Alameda office

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•Prepare General Ledger entries and reconciliations of accounts for monthly close. *

•Assist with SOX control monitoring and adherence. *

•Provide support during external financial audits and help manage audit coordination. *

•Perform monthly account reconciliations. *

•Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis for management review. *

•Review staff accountant journal entries and account reconciliations as needed.

•Assist with special projects assigned by management.

•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. *

•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Required Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

•Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar, with 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

•Experience working in SAP or another large ERP system 

•Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles 

Preferred Qualifications:

•CPA 

•Experience working in a publicly traded company 

•Knowledge of auditing practices and principles

•Experience in medical device or a related industry is a plus

Working Conditions

•General office environment

•Business travel from 0%-10%

•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds

•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets for an extensive period each day

•Must be able to move between buildings and floors within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed

•Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily

Annual Base Salary Range:  $110,000 - $157,000   

This is the pay range for a high-cost labor market. If hired in another region, there will be a difference in pay range. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.