Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
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Position
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist 2 to support our finance department in processing and managing accounts payable transactions with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth financial operations of our high-growth biotech company. This will be a contract role for 2 months.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role should possess exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and invoice processing and demonstrate proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Effective communication skills are essential for vendor interactions and issue resolution, and the candidate should be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. A keen interest in the biotechnology sector and a commitment to maintaining financial compliance are also crucial. In this role, the candidate will oversee the invoice processing, payment preparation, vendor relationships, and financial record-keeping aspects of the company's operations.
What You’ll Do
- Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
- Code and accurately enter invoices into the accounting system.
- Ensure proper approvals are obtained before processing payments.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
- Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries and discrepancies.
- Regularly reconcile vendor statements to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
- Monitor payment schedules and optimize payment timing to manage cash flow effectively.
- Collaborate with finance team to forecast and plan for payment obligations.
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Verify and reconcile expense receipts and documentation.
- Assist in generating expense-related reports for management review.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
- Generate accounts payable reports and reconciliations as required.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes.
Qualifications
- Typically requires a minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
- Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role, with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and invoice processing.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Effective communication skills for vendor interactions and issue resolution.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- A keen interest in the biotechnology sector and a commitment to maintaining financial compliance.
At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:
- 401k plan with company matching
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
- Enhanced parental leave benefit
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site
The expected salary range for this role is $29.33/hour to $31.97/hour depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.
Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
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What We Do
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the interface of biology, engineering and chemistry to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells. By directly measuring the effects of chemical compounds on the behavior of protein molecules in a live cellular environment, Eikon’s landmark assays facilitate the highly sensitive identification of compound-protein interactions that could not be identified through traditional assays, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets. Furthermore, the ability to directly visualize protein mechanisms in disease coupled with the extraordinarily high-powered high-content data sets generated by Eikon’s drug-screening technology enable an unprecedented opportunity to quantitatively explore novel biology in the living cell. These insights facilitate creation and application of data-driven hypotheses to the discovery of life-saving therapies. Eikon is seeking adventurous, passionate and creative team members eager to apply their talents to empower interdisciplinary scientific exploration, inaugurate a radical drug-discovery paradigm, and ultimately create novel medicines. To learn more about open positions, please visit: https://eikontx.com/team#positions
