Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Closing date for applications: Monday, August 4th, 2025

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Sampled is a fully integrated laboratory and biorepository with industry-leading storage, sample management, multiomics, cellular services, and custom clinical kitting. Founded in 1999 as RUCDR at Rutgers University, Sampled operates facilities in the US and UK and is CAP accredited and CLIA licensed. Sampled is committed to providing the highest quality sample storage, processing, and analysis services that enable researchers to make new discoveries and advance human health. When combined with state-of-the-art biobanking facilities, these capabilities provide comprehensive scientific solutions that speed time to quality data.

Sampled is committed to building a sustainable, inclusive and diverse culture where team members enjoy equal opportunities in a safe, supportive and empowering environment. Sampled believes that as an organisation we have a duty to be actively engaged in supporting not just the clients and industries we serve but the communities where we live and work.

Joining Sampled provides:

• Opportunity to join a mission-driven company at the forefront of personalized medicine
• Collaborative, science-focused culture with a commitment to excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Growth potential and leadership exposure

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and experience with key financial systems, including NetSuite. This role will support a wide range of accounting functions, including reconciliations, accounts payable, journal entries, and reporting. It offers excellent exposure to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth.

This is a hybrid role based at Sampled’s headquarters in Piscataway, NJ, with a required on-site presence 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform bank account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support accounts payable operations, including invoice coding, vendor communications, and processing via Bill.com
• Help maintain and track fixed assets and assist with inventory accounting
• Assist with biweekly/monthly payroll journal entries and reconciliations
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analysis
• Support audit preparation, including organizing supporting documentation and schedules
• Use NetSuite, Bill.com, and Blackline to execute and track accounting tasks
• Maintain effective controls and help improve accounting processes and documentation in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Be an active champion and role model of the Sampled Core Values: Strive to delight our clients, Move innovation forward, Accelerate your business, Rise together as a team, Transcend what is possible.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience (corporate, public, or internship)

• Experience in Pharma or professional services sectors preferred

• Experience with NetSuite, Bill.com, or Blackline is a strong plus

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills and analytical thinking

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

• Experience in Pharma or professional services sectors preferred

Closing date for applications: Monday, August 4th, 2025