Accounting Specialist

Avid Bioservices Inc. , located in Tustin CA, is a dedicated contract development and manufacturing organization (" CDMO ") focused on development and CGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals products derived from mammalian cell culture. Avid provides a comprehensive range of process development, high quality CGMP clinical and commercial manufacturing services for the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. With over 28 years of experience producing monoclonal antibodies, enzymes, and recombinant proteins in batch, fed-batch, and perfusion modes, Avid's services include CGMP clinical and commercial product manufacturing, purification, release and stability testing as well as regulatory strategy, submission and support. Avid also provides a variety of process development activities, including cell culture and feed optimization, analytical methods development, and product characterization. We are dedicated to the improvement of global patient outcomes by delivering world-class services. Our expertise enables us to partner with our customers to advance their products from clinical development to commercial launch. Do you possess the skills and expertise below to improve patient lives and support patient innovative therapies? If so, apply today In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Covid-19 Hiring Update : We are continuing to interview and hire during this time. Avid Bioservices' is committed to caring for the safety and well-being of applicants and employees; all interviews will be completed over the phone or virtually. Summary/Objective: The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accounts payable and other duties to support the Finance and Accounting Department. Essential Functions: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Perform accounts payable tasks, including but not limited to 2-way/3-way matching, reviewing open PO/PR reports and follow-up pending with SME. Code and enter invoices into accounting system. Run daily unposted voucher and debit memo report. Perform check runs as required. Process individual checks and garnishments as needed. Issue year-end 1099's. Prepare month-end accruals and accounts reconciliations. Assist in maintaining fixed assets accounting process. Assist with quarterly and annual internal and external audit requests. Provide training to new and existing AP Associates Assemble monthly company overview for management Filing and maintenance of AP documents. Regularly interact in a courteous and professional manner with interdepartmental staff and management personnel, vendors, and contractors. Recommend best practices and improve the standard AP procedures. Other Accounting & AP related duties/ad-hoc projects as assigned Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This role is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. Frequent overtime is required during peak times such as check runs, monthly close, quarter end and year end. Required Education and Experience: A minimum of one to two years A/P experience including A/P accruals and SOX documentation/compliance. Accounting systems Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to do formulas like: v-lookup, sumif/sumifs. Experience with vouchering invoices with two-way matching (invoice/PO) and three-way matching (invoice, PO and product receipt). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Avid Bioservices, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Job Posted by ApplicantPro