Staff Accountant

StageBio; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking an experienced accountant to manage various financial tasks including accounts payable and receivable, billing, and financial reporting. The successful applicant will work closely with the Controller and contribute to financial analysis while adhering to accounting principles. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a flexible remote environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with match

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Accounting principles understanding is necessary.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks in QuickBooks.
• Submit invoices and manage client payment processes.
• Handle monthly reconciliations and budget reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Education

Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Salesforce

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The responsibility of the position encompasses accounting tasks around accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and some reporting and analysis tasks to support the Controller in the accounting activities of the business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages quoting details in SalesForce and billing in QuickBooks for Biosolutions clients.
• Submits invoices on client portals, when required.
• Coordinates completion of client forms requests (W-9, banking forms, etc.)
• Manages Accounts Receivable and reaches out to customers for unpaid balances.
• Sends monthly statements to Biosolutions clients.
• Enters client cash receipts in QuickBooks.
• Processes Accounts Payable bills and enters them into QuickBooks.
• Updates and maintains ACH vendor templates on banking portal.
• Enters ACH vendor payments on banking portal.
• Emails vendor payment remittances.
• Completes monthly bank reconciliations or account reconciliations, as assigned.
• Summarizes monthly Visa statement and enters details in QuickBooks.
• Provide monthly budget reports to department managers.
• Review monthly costs and analyze variances.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and some analysis experience.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills.
• Salesforce working knowledge, nice to have, not required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, or related field, preferred but not required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Remote position with very limited travel to the Corporate Office annually (5%).

StageBio offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer sponsored health insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, life insurance for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, 401(k) with match, and paid standard and floating holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. StageBio is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.