Staff Accountant

<p> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">About Sapio Sciences</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sapio Sciences is on a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and high-throughput clinical and diagnostic services. We bring together scientists, engineers, and industry specialists to build a unified lab informatics platform that helps organisations move faster, work smarter, and generate deeper insight from their data.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Artificial intelligence is central to how we innovate and operate. Within our platform, AI enhances how laboratories structure, interpret, and act on scientific data. Across our business, we apply AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making. It is not an add-on or future ambition. It is embedded in how we build, deliver, and continuously improve.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our platform unifies ELN, LIMS, and scientific data management within a highly configurable environment. Scientists, laboratory professionals, and bioinformaticians rely on Sapio to manage end-to-end laboratory operations, from instrument integration and experiment setup to sample management, data analysis, and reporting. We design solutions that are powerful yet practical, enabling teams to focus on science rather than systems.</span></p> <div align="center" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><hr width="100%" size="2" align="center"><p></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Working at Sapio</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our EMBRACE values guide how we work and grow together. We take ownership of our outcomes, collaborate openly across functions and geographies, and remain curious about how science and technology can evolve. We are accountable to each other and to our customers, and we measure our success by the real-world impact our platform enables.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Working at Sapio means being part of a lean, growth-focused team where ownership is expected and progress matters. We value colleagues who are motivated by impact and comfortable operating in an evolving environment.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">At Sapio, you will work alongside people who care deeply about advancing drug discovery and improving laboratory operations worldwide. Ideas are encouraged, initiative is recognised, and professional growth is supported. As a scale-up, we move with pace and purpose, balancing innovation with responsibility.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We partner with laboratories around the world, from emerging biotech companies to global pharmaceutical and diagnostics organisations, who trust Sapio to deliver intelligent, science-aware solutions that support discovery, development, and diagnostics.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0.7pt; line-height: 104%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">About the role</span></strong><br><br></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0.7pt; line-height: 104%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is a key hire as we scale our operations across the US and UK, and you will work closely with the VP, Finance and our UK-based Staff Accountant to ensure the financial integrity of the business.<br><br></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Working location </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is a fully remote role based on the East Coast of the United States. You will be expected to overlap with US business hours and collaborate regularly with colleagues in the UK. Occasional travel to our US offices (York, PA and Fort Lauderdale, FL) may be required. </span></p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Essential Responsibilities</b><div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Own the day-to-day accounting operations across US and UK entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Prepare and post journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with US GAAP and applicable UK standards.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs for the VP, Finance and senior leadership.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Own accounts payable and receivable workflows, including invoice processing, vendor management, and cash application.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support revenue recognition processes in line with ASC 606, working across the subscription and professional services components of our SaaS business model.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success on contract reviews, billing queries, and revenue-related matters.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assist with the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monitor and maintain internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems as we scale.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, modelling, and projects as directed by the VP, Finance, including supporting board-level reporting and investor-facing materials.</span></li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Required Qualifications</b><div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification or active pursuit strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Several years of demonstrable, hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience working across both US and UK finance functions, with an understanding of multi-currency, multi-entity environments.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrable experience in a scale-up or high-growth business, with comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate output under deadline pressure.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong communicator with the ability to translate numbers into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Required skills & abilities</b><div> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and financial integrity.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Metrics and data-driven mindset — comfortable building, owning, and interrogating financial dashboards and reports.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">High degree of ownership and accountability; a self-starter who manages their own workload without close supervision.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt to change quickly, and contribute constructively in a scaling environment.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across geographies and functions.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Analytical thinker who can move between detail-level transaction review and higher-level business insight.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proactive approach to process improvement — always looking for smarter, more scalable ways of working.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable working across time zones, with US East Coast hours as a baseline and regular UK collaboration.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting or contributing to fundraising, audit, or board reporting processes is advantageous.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A genuine interest in the life sciences and technology space is a plus.</span></li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>What we offer</b><div> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">At Sapio Sciences, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we’re proud to offer: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A competitive salary and benefits package </span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Flexibility to work remotely, with opportunities to travel </span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A comprehensive onboarding and training programme </span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development </span></li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment Sapio Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. </span></li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Our People</b><div> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">At Sapio Sciences, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our lab informatics solutions are powered not just by technology, but by a shared commitment to our core values—what we proudly call The Sapio Seven, aka <strong>EMBRACE</strong>: </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>E</strong>mbrace the future </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>M</strong>ake a difference </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>B</strong>e true partners </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>R</strong>emember why we’re here </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>A</strong>ct with empathy </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>C</strong>ommit to transparency </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">- <strong>E</strong>xcel in quality </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">These values shape how we work, how we grow, and how we deliver impact for our clients every day. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Reasonable Adjustments</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application, interview & assessment process, please let us know. We will work with you to support your needs in confidence. </span></p> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <div>$60,000 - $70,000 a year</div><small><div>Plus, annual bonus up to 10% based on company and personal performance</div></small> <p> </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Equal Opportunity</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sapio Sciences hires based on merit, capability, and potential. Selection decisions are made using job-related criteria aligned to the needs of our customers and business.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.</span></p> <p></p></div>

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