Senior Accounting Analyst I (San Diego/Hybrid)

Illumina • San Diego, CA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Accounting, the Sr. Accounting Analyst will play an integral role on the corporate accounting team, performing accounting activities related to equity, corporate accruals, and accounting reserves. The successful candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment interacting with all levels of our organization, international team members, and external auditors. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2- 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Must bring a process improvement mindset.
• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and tight deadlines; superior attention to detail is a must.
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
• Must be flexible in terms of adjusting schedule to various demands driven by our dynamic business environment.
• Self-directed and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Background in public accounting is preferred and corporate accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) is a plus.
• CPA certificate and relevant industry accounting experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support in the protection of our company’s assets; includes performing month-end account analysis, reconciliations, journal entry posting, and quarterly presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and record corporate accruals and quarterly reserves.
• Utilize stock administration software to record stock-based compensation expense and other equity journal entries
• Reconcile and prepare consolidated equity roll forward and equity related SEC disclosures
• Assist in accounting projects and other corporate accounting functions as needed
• Responsible for maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley internal control narratives and testing documentation for areas of responsibilities
• Participate in quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by applying strong analytical, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• All listed responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
• We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
• Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics.
• We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
• We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees