Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Director, Accounting, is responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of certain General Ledger accounts including Accrued Expenses and Inventory. These roles and responsibilities include frequent engagements with other Business Units and external vendors and parties to understand the business and operations. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for performing various trend analysis, assisting to establish and maintain strong internal controls, and prepare and review certain schedules and information for the quarterly Form 10Q / 10K filings as well as financing transactions. Cost accounting experience is preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure all responsible GL transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare and book journal entries for month-end close, including sub-ledger/ schedule to ledger reconciliations and analysis of reconciling items
• Performing labor and overhead cost variance analyses
• Create and maintain balance sheet account schedules for the month-end close
• Track and maintain monthly manufacturing accruals based on executed contracts and interactions with department heads
• Communicate with department heads to ensure the appropriate accruals/expenses are booked properly on a quarterly basis
• Perform trend analysis on income statement and balance sheet accounts and ensure all significant fluctuations are properly explained and supported
• Assist with SOX 404 efforts in documenting and performing the key controls in areas of responsibility, as well as more broadly across the overall SOX 404 program
• Prepare certain schedules and information for the quarterly 10Q / 10K filings
• Ensure compliance with business filings, such as business annual report, state filings, business license renewal, etc.
• Special projects, as required
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics' core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• S. GAAP knowledge
• Excellent skills in Excel; experience with MS Office Suite
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to prioritize work and handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 2+ years of Big 4 experience is preferable but not required
• CPA is a plus but not required
• Cost Accounting experience is a plus but not required

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.

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