Staff Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Staff Accountant will be a key contributor in enhancing and scaling a dynamic accounting and finance organization dedicated to financial integrity and focused on supporting our growth strategy. This individual will be responsible for the accounts payable process, vendor maintenance and communications, and monthly close reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts payable tasks, which include accounts payable inbox management, invoice input, and vendor inquiry responses
• Prepare weekly payment runs and internal transfer requests
• Assist with the month end close process
• Complete monthly cash and accounts payable reconciliations
• Perform monthly credit card reconciliation
• Input journal entries in general ledger system, which includes the preparation and submission of supporting documentation and work papers
• Ensure timely and complete delivery of any documentation required to support external and internal audits and reporting
• Monitor and participate in and enhance formal processes for internal controls surrounding the reporting process to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements
• Manage vendor maintenance within procurement system
• Additional assignments as assigned by the Management

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees
• Effective time management skills with a focus on process improvement
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be able to work under deadline pressure and willingness to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material

Compensation
The estimate full-time salary range for this role is between $66,000 to $99,000. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will reflect a number of factors including but not limited to prior experience, relevant skills, education, qualifications and certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market data.


PepGen provides eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including but not limited to a discretionary annual bonus, equity, health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, paid time off with paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, cell phone reimbursement, student loan repayment or 529 contributions, and a lifestyle spending account.

About PepGen

PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell-penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

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EEO Statement

PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

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