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Join Rocket Pharma.\nRocket Pharma is a fully integrated, commercial-stage biotechnology company advancing genetic medicines for rare and devastating diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking genetic medicine cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.\nPosition Summary\nThe Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting Rocket’s accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end close, SEC filings, technical accounting, and internal controls. This individual will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support Rocket’s obligations as a publicly traded organization.\nResponsibilities\nParticipate in the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly and annual closing process.\nPost recurring monthly journal entries.\nReview GL postings to ensure correct recording of transactions.\nMaintain balance sheet reconciliations and update monthly to ensure accurate reporting.\nPrepare the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports/packages as deemed necessary.\nProvide detailed analysis for month end closing.\nAssist in the implementation of effective accounting controls and business processes.\nEnsure financial records are maintained in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\nSupport financial statement audits and reports.\nResearch and implementation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.\nAssist in the accurate and timely preparation and filing of the company’s 10-K, 10-Q filings, including assisting in drafting footnote disclosures, and assisting with the issuance of the earnings release. Work with relevant stakeholders to address comments on filings; prepare supporting schedules.\nAssist with technical accounting research and documentation of new policies and procedures.\nAssist in the internal control systems to safeguard assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and mitigate risks.\nSpecial projects and other assignments as required.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA license a plus.\n4 years of relevant and progressive experience, with at least 2 years of experience in an accounting and financial reporting team of a publicly traded company, with preference to the life sciences industry.\nCombination of public accounting and/or public company industry experience strongly preferred with experience with a Big 4 or national firm a plus.\nExperience working in an ERP environment and using financial systems effectively.\nExperience with NetSuite a plus.\nAbility to work effectively with all levels of an organization.\nStrong analytical skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.\nStrong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, build reconciliations, and perform meaningful analysis.\nAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlines and strong problem-solving skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain accounting matters.\nCompensation\nThe expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $133,000.\nAt Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. 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