Senior Accountant

Magnolia Medical is an early stage, rapid growth commercial-stage medical device company with an opportunity for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant at Magnolia Medical Technologies is responsible for general accounting, accounts payable, and payroll-related activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely vendor and employee payments, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role leads the close processes, prepares transactional functions, and partners with management to provide reliable financial insights. This position reports to the Controller and is based on-site (5 days per week) at our downtown Seattle, WA headquarters.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliationsEnsure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policiesReview balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve variancesSupport external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiriesEngage in general accounting activities including the accurate and complete preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts for balance sheet and expense accounts.Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and paymentsMaintain vendor master data and ensure appropriate documentation and controlsEnsure compliance with payment controls, fraud prevention, and segregation-of-duties requirementsOversee payroll processing in coordination with third-party payroll providersReview payroll registers, funding reports, and prepare payroll-related journal entriesMaintain and enhance accounting, AP, and payroll processes and internal controlsIdentify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements preferably leveraging AISupport external audit and initial preparation of state and local tax filings, supporting the Corporate ControllerAdhoc projects and reports requested by various departments and levels of management.Cross train roles and responsibilities of other team members.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting sectorStrong understanding of standard accounting procedures and US GAAPAbility to work in a fast paced, customer and employee centric environment.Crisp and clear communications with team, employees and customers.Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tablesExperience in D365 a plusAbility to sit/stand and work at a computer for extended periods.Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.Ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone.Ability to maintain regular on-site attendance during business hours.About Magnolia MedicalMagnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. is redefining the accuracy of sepsis testing with Steripath®, the only device proven to reduce blood culture contamination significantly. With over 20 clinical studies, peer-reviewed publications, and an expanding IP portfolio, Magnolia Medical is establishing the new standard for blood culture integrity. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive opportunities in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment.