Staff Accountant

BioNTech•Cambridge, MA

4d•$85,700 - $137,100•Onsite

About The Position

BioNTech US is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Staff Accountant to support a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the role owns key areas of monthly and quarterly close, primarily cash, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, and lease accounting. The Staff Accountant works closely with Local Business Planning and Analysis (BPA), Global Finance departments—including Global Financial Reporting & Accounting (Global FRA) in Germany—and other cross-functional partners. The role executes key controls in a SOX environment and supports special projects to strengthen accounting processes and reporting. The successful candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and change, proactively investigate and resolve problems, and help the U.S. organization develop scalable processes and become a high-performing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS.
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities.
Understanding of internal controls and experience executing controls in a SOX environment.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive matters through resolution.
Ability to prioritize effectively, exercise sound judgment, and deliver accurate work in an unstructured, fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective relationships across functions, locations, and time zones.
Collaborative, service-oriented approach and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a public company, pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization, or another complex, regulated environment.
Knowledge of US-GAAP.
Experience collaborating with an international corporate organization.
Experience with cash, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, or lease accounting.
In-depth knowledge of SAP or a similar integrated ERP system.
Operational experience rolling out SAP.

Responsibilities

Own assigned month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Manage accounting for cash, including bank reconciliations and cash activity analysis, and coordinate with Treasury and other stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate recording.
Maintain prepaid expense schedules, prepare amortization entries, and evaluate balances for appropriate classification and recognition.
Maintain intangible asset records and supporting schedules, including additions, amortization, impairment considerations, reconciliations, and related reporting.
Perform lease accounting activities, including maintaining right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules, preparing entries and reconciliations, and supporting disclosure requirements.
Support accounting and reporting activities related to commercial operations and revenue processes with the relevant experts.
Collaborate with Local Business Planning and Analysis (BPA) to investigate actual-to-budget variances, align accounting and forecast assumptions, and provide clear, timely financial information.
Partner with Global Financial Reporting & Accounting (Global FRA) in Germany on intercompany matters, reporting requirements, technical accounting topics, and alignment with global policies and processes.
Execute assigned key controls in the SOX environment, maintain complete and accurate evidence, meet control deadlines, and promptly escalate and remediate identified issues.
Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and documentation and responding to financial statement and control testing inquiries.
Identify root causes, challenge inefficient or unclear practices, and implement practical improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, scalability, and control.
Support special projects, systems implementations, process documentation, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.
Help develop repeatable processes and scalable ways of working to support the U.S. organization’s growth.
Perform other accounting, reporting, and ad hoc responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance.
Pre-tax HSA and FSA and DCRA spending accounts.
Employee Assistance & Concierge Program available 24/7.
Parental and childbirth leave and family planning assistance.
Sitterstream virtual tutoring and childcare membership.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, holidays, floating holidays, and year-end U.S. shutdown.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance programs.
Wellbeing incentive platforms and incentives.
Professional development programs.
Commuting allowance and subsidized parking.
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Annual bonus and equity, variable and dependent on company and individual performance.