International Financial and Accounts Payable Accountant

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, International Controller, the International Financial and Accounts Payable Staff Accountant will perform a variety of professional accounting duties with the principal areas being general accounting and the accounting for accounts payable.  The roles and responsibilities will include treasury activities, general ledger accounting and close activities, and accounts payable activities including the timely payment and correct coding of invoices for Iovance’s growing international operations.

Financial Accountant Responsibilities

• Perform day to day management of all transactions on bank accounts.
• Apply receipts in bank account to open sales invoices in Netsuite.
• Enter manual sales invoices in Netsuite.
• Prepare accounting entries in assigned areas and ensure accounting transactions are recorded in the financial system (Netsuite) and filing them appropriately.
• Responsible for the preparation of assigned monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 effort by ensuring all key controls identified in the assigned areas are being performed timely and accurately.
• Assist with audit requests from internal and external auditors.
• Work closely with the Corporate accounting team on raising of intercompany invoices and settlement of inter-company balances.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects, as required.

Accounts Payable Accountant Responsibilities

• Ensure invoices are approved in accordance with the Company’s authorization matrix.
• Ensure correct sorting, general ledger coding and matching of invoices/receipts, where applicable, along with timely processing of received invoices and posting of AP entries.
• Flags and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices.
• Ensures closing of AP in accordance with company process and policies on a monthly basis and assists in preparing monthly accrued expenses schedules.
• Manage purchase order system (ORO) by entering invoices and following up any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Supports monthly VAT filing process as needed.
• Assist with vendor purchase orders and weekly check runs and answers all vendor inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance/accounting required
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in accounts payable functions∙             .

• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience in public accounting and pharma industry strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ERP accounting software (NetSuite experience preferred).
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills, both oral and written.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This job works in a professional office environment and a manufacturing lab setting. Potential exposure to latex, bleach, loud noise, lab equipment hazards, strong odors, and chemical/biochemical is possible.  Requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact careers@iovance.com.

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