Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Salary: $92,000-$100,000
Location: Hybrid Needham MA Hy
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Why Work With Us

At Candel, our people drive our success. We value diversity, collaboration, and bold thinking in a supportive, mission-driven environment. We are a high-performing team that shows up for each other and stays focused on making a difference for patients and families. Our leadership is transparent and empowering, and our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and accountability—encouraging ownership and innovation every day.

Our Science: Advancing Cancer Immunotherapies

Candel is a clinical-stage biopharma company developing off-the-shelf, multimodal immunotherapies that stimulate personalized, systemic anti-tumor responses. Our platforms use genetically modified adenovirus and HSV constructs. With positive Phase 3 results for our lead candidate, it’s an exciting time to join us and help bring transformative cancer treatments to patients. Learn more:

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports both general accounting and accounts payable activities. This hybrid role performs routine general ledger reconciliations, assists with monthly close processes, and manages day-to-day accounts payable tasks including invoice coding, entry, and vendor support.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

- Perform routine balance sheet reconciliations and assist with period-end close activities.
- Prepare journal entries and support the maintenance of the general ledger.
- Assist with preparation of basic financial reporting schedules (monthly/quarterly).
- Support cross‑functional teams by gathering financial information and ensuring accurate coding of expenses.
- Assist with SOX-related documentation and internal control activities.
- Process, code, and enter invoices accurately and on time for weekly payment runs and monthly close cycles.
- Review vendor payment requests and ensure proper approvals and supporting documentation.
- Maintain vendor records, assist with vendor setup, W‑9 collection, and purchase order tracking.
- Support employees with AP-related questions and expense reimbursement processing.
- Respond to audit and internal requests, including preparing reconciliations and pulling documentation.
- Participate in AP workflow improvements, including NetSuite AP/PO approval setup.
- Assist with other operational or project‑based tasks across the Finance team as needed.

Minimum Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

- 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience in biotech industry
- Public Accounting (big four) experience strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
- Clear and effective communicator who collaborates well across teams.
- Brings a proactive, solution‑focused approach and a strong sense of ownership.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. We are unable to provide, assume, or sponsor work visas or employment authorization for this role now or in the future.