Staff Accountant

oxfordbiom•New Bedford, MA

21h

About The Position

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful. Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us. We’re currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance Team . In this role, you will assist with the monthly close process and maintain financial processes to ensure SOX compliance and will support external reporting requirements, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. The work requires knowledge of financial reporting and processes in a business environment including theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline, typically obtained through equivalent work experience in operational/process-based work / activities. Helps to support process improvements and management through enhancing SAP functionality About Us: OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies. OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise. Why Join Us? We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1-2 years of relevant accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
Ability to manage competing priorities with deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for consolidation to Group, including assisting in variance analysis and maintaining GL accuracy
AR invoice generation and accounting treatment for revenue, submissions to customers and collections
Analyze accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper classification (includes prepaids, GRIR, corporate credit card, etc.)
Review of Travel Expense reports and processing for reimbursement
Review general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries (includes leases)
Analysis and posting of monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals
Responsible for preparation and reconciling of audit deliverables to be reviewed, sample support and respond to standard audit queries escalating where needed. Supporting wider audit deliverables as needed.
Active participation in site and finance projects as needed