[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Sapio Sciences

Role Description

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is a key hire as we scale our operations across the US and UK, and you will work closely with the VP, Finance and our UK-based Staff Accountant to ensure the financial integrity of the business.

Working location: This is a fully remote role based on the East Coast of the United States. You will be expected to overlap with US business hours and collaborate regularly with colleagues in the UK. Occasional travel to our US offices (York, PA and Fort Lauderdale, FL) may be required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day accounting operations across US and UK entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with US GAAP and applicable UK standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs for the VP, Finance and senior leadership.
• Own accounts payable and receivable workflows, including invoice processing, vendor management, and cash application.
• Support revenue recognition processes in line with ASC 606, working across the subscription and professional services components of our SaaS business model.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success on contract reviews, billing queries, and revenue-related matters.
• Assist with the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems as we scale.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, modelling, and projects as directed by the VP, Finance, including supporting board-level reporting and investor-facing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification or active pursuit strongly preferred.
• Several years of demonstrable, hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business.
• Experience working across both US and UK finance functions, with an understanding of multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrable experience in a scale-up or high-growth business, with comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus.
• Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate output under deadline pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate numbers into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and financial integrity.
• Metrics and data-driven mindset — comfortable building, owning, and interrogating financial dashboards and reports.
• High degree of ownership and accountability; a self-starter who manages their own workload without close supervision.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt to change quickly, and contribute constructively in a scaling environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across geographies and functions.
• Analytical thinker who can move between detail-level transaction review and higher-level business insight.
• Proactive approach to process improvement — always looking for smarter, more scalable ways of working.
• Comfortable working across time zones, with US East Coast hours as a baseline and regular UK collaboration.
• Experience supporting or contributing to fundraising, audit, or board reporting processes is advantageous.
• A genuine interest in the life sciences and technology space is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexibility to work remotely, with opportunities to travel
• A comprehensive onboarding and training programme
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment