Staff Accountant I or II

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Lin-Zhi International, Inc.™ (LZI) was founded in 1998 by Dr. Cheng-I Lin and Dr. Marie Lin in California. LZI focuses on producing innovative and high-quality homogeneous enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and enzymatic assay reagents for the clinical diagnostic industry. As both a cutting-edge biotech company and a small business, LZI seeks employees who will thrive in a small-business setting: self-driven, hard-working, and flexible individuals.

The nature of LIN-ZHI INTERNATIONAL's business dictates that personnel must remain flexible with the ability to accept responsibilities within their educational and training levels. These may be different from those stated on their “Terms of Employment.”

JOB TITLE:

Staff Accountant (I or II)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Accounting Manager (AM) and General Manager (GM)

GENERAL DUTIES:

- Engage in the month-end close process, which includes the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and the compilation of financial reports.

- Develop and maintain robust accounting policies and procedures.

- Proactively assist AM in identifying and implement new policies and practices to improve the operation of the accounting department.

- Answer accounting and financial questions by gathering, researching, analyzing, and presenting data and other relevant information.

- Assist AM with providing oversight and management for the accurate and timely administration of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

- Assist AM with providing training.

- Assist in payroll administration and preparation.

- Protects the organization's value by maintaining the confidentiality of information.

* Additional duties may be added as the need arises

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

- Generate periodic financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, spending reports, customer reports, month-end activities, including journal entries and account analyses etc.; create and present a monthly financial packet that includes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the company.

- Provide insightful financial analysis, risk analysis, and support to management, highlighting key trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

- Organize and track insurance, administrative, and regulatory-related payments.

- Communicate with and inform key company personnel about pricing, budget, and other financial information; generate reports requested by LZI departments; ensure payment and verification of LZI bills.

- Create, maintain, and improve systems, processes, and spreadsheets to assist company-wide tracking vendors, supplies, and integration of accounting practices across all departments.

- Prepare various account reconciliations, schedules, exhibits and summaries to support the general ledger balances; investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.

- Assist AM in creating and analyzing budgets.

- Build and maintain a fixed assets schedule including creating a monthly fixed assets journal entry.

- Prepare and file local, state, and federal compliance reporting as needed.

- Calculate and pay sales and use tax, property tax, and other business tax payments.

- Coordinate with external CPAs to compile annual tax return, tax estimates, and 1040 forms, including other relevant tax documents, supply all required information to CPA, generate financial yearly statement, assist with preparing information for consultants regarding R&D tax credit, and assist AM and external CPAs with preparing information all other tax-related filings.

- Assist AM in preparing any internal and external audits of financial information, including assisting with regulatory audits by preparing requested information.

- Ensuring accurate and timely recording, processing, and disbursement of dividend payments to shareholder as well as maintaining company stock manifest and organizing company stock and option payment information.

- Develop, implement, and enhance financial controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or protocols related to accounting in collaboration with the GM and AM to improve efficiency and mitigate risks associated with accounting operations.

- Complete special projects as assigned by the GM and AM, including working with the AM to evaluate and implement an inventory tracking system.

Assist in Payroll Administration:

- Back-up Accounting team in running payroll, including using ADP RUN and Easy Clocking, preparing payroll workbook, reconciling payroll with HR, reconciling employee PTO balances, submitting 401K contributions, 401K onboarding of new employees, recording payroll entries in QB, corresponding with employees and management regarding payroll questions, implementing onboarding and offboarding employee-related payroll changes; assist AM and GM with streamlining and improving payroll operations.

- Assist with employee benefit payments and program tracking, including reviewing Kaiser insurance payments; assisting HR with monitoring health insurance payment requirements, including COBRA-related payments as applicable, and third-party administration fees for employee benefits.

- Assist in handling payroll compliance issues, including managing company ACA compliance, troubleshooting complex payroll issues, and resolving discrepancies at both the employee and company level promptly.

* Additional duties may be added as the need arises.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting work experience.

- Preferred: 5 or more years of relevant accounting work experience.

- Preferred: Master's Degree in accounting or related field.

- Highly organized individual.

- Extensive general accounting experience with accounting regulations and rules.

- Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.

- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

- Exceptional Excel skills.

- Applicants should be highly skilled in the use of the internet/e-mail, Google Suites, QuickBooks, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.

- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent critical thinking skills.

- Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

- Must thrive in a high-pressure environment.

- Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively.

Lin-Zhi International, Inc . is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the society and communities in which we are located. We are committed to diversity and actively seek out applicants from groups facing systemic inequities in the biotech world.

Lin-Zhi International, Inc . is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically welcome and accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition as defined under State law, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and/or local laws and ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,640.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• 1. What is your home address? (Include Street Address, City, Zip Code)
• 2. Are you willing to work onsite at our Santa Clara office? If so, how long would your commute be?
• 3. Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
• 4. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status, etc.)?
• 5. What start date works for you?
• 6. How long do you see yourself working with LZI?
• 7. Do you acknowledge we do not provide any relocation assistance or reimbursement?
• 8. This position is a full-time position. Would you be able to work 40 hours per week?
• 9. On a scale from 1-10, how familiar are you with each software program: a. Adobe Acrobat b. Microsoft Word c. Excel d. G-Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms) e. Google Calendar
• 10. Please provide us with the name, phone number, email address, and relationship to you (e.g. supervisor OR co-worker) of your three best professional references.
• 11. This position requires you to interview using Zoom. Do you have access to a computer for the pre-screening and the interview?
• 12. a) Are you vaccinated for COVID-19? b) Do you have the booster shot for COVID-19? c) If yes, what was the date of your most recent booster shot? d) Would you be willing to get another COVID-19 booster shot if requested?
• 13. Please describe how you have utilized the 3-way matching process in Accounts Payable in previous positions. (1-2 paragraphs)
• 14. How do you ensure that you provide accurate financial data to your manager and other decision-makers in a company? (1-2 paragraphs)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Clara, CA 95051