Staff Accountant

Location:

Solana Beach, CA (Onsite)

LENZ Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of VIZZ® (aceclidine ophthalmologic solution) 1.44%—the first and only FDA-approved aceclidine-based eye drop for treating presbyopia. LENZ is actively commercializing VIZZ® in the U.S. and building licensing partnerships globally to improve near vision for a broad patient population. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

We are committed to providing an engaging, rewarding work experience that reflects the passion our employees bring to our mission to improve and sustain vision. Our company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and innovate, while making a meaningful difference for millions of people around the world.

LENZ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

LENZ is building a Finance team that can scale with a newly commercialized public company. The Staff Accountant will report to the Manager, Accounting and serve as a core member of the Finance team – contributing to general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close execution while also supporting key operational workflows across accounts payable, expense management, vendor compliance, and cash application.

This is a broad role by design. You’ll support GL processes that directly contribute to accelerating the existing 5-day close cycle – including revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and month‑end reconciliations – while also supporting the day-to-day operational accounting that keeps the business running. The scope reflects the reality of a small, high‑performing team where everyone contributes across the accounting cycle.

You’ll work from LENZ's San Diego headquarters four days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. For candidates coming from public accounting, this role offers a direct path into industry with meaningful exposure to areas that go well beyond a single audit engagement: general ledger ownership, SOX 404 compliance, revenue and inventory accounting, close execution, and hands‑on system work in Net Suite, Flo Qast and Concur.

You’ll operate in a public company control environment where your training in documentation, internal controls, and process rigor translates immediately – but in a setting where you’ll see the full picture and own real outcomes.

• Journal Entries & Reconciliations:
  Prepare and post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries (including but not limited to Cash, Fixed Assets, Prepaids & Accruals) and complete monthly account reconciliations to support the close cycle.
• Close Execution:
  Contribute to monthly and quarterly close activities; help identify opportunities to streamline the close timeline and improve accuracy.
• Revenue & Inventory:
  Support revenue recognition and inventory accounting processes, including gross-to-net calculations, as the company scales its commercial operations.
• SOX & Internal Controls:
  Prepare and maintain documentation to support SOX 404(b) compliance, internal and external audits, and efficient close processes.

• Accounts Payable:
  Assist with invoice review, coding, and routing for approval; support transaction posting in Net Suite and timely vendor payment processing.
• Vendor Operations & Compliance:
  Support the contracts inbox workflow – help collect vendor setup forms, verify signature authority, follow up with business partners, and enter purchase orders into Net Suite. Assist with maintaining vendor master data, vendor reconciliations, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Expense Management:
  Help ensure expense reports submitted in Concur comply with company policies; assist with timely reimbursement processing.
• Cash Application & AR:
  Support customer payment application, accounts receivable reconciliations, and resolution of unapplied cash.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement workflow improvements; assist with ad hoc projects that support the broader Finance team.