Umoja Biopharma is a game-changing biotech start-up with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform.
Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time.
We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting edge drug development.
We are committed to the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja as a leader in this front.
We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.
Umoja Biopharma – Your Body.
Your Hope.
Your Cure.
Position Summary
Umoja Biopharma is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our quickly growing Finance department.
This position will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of accounts payable such as providing support to internal and external customers, processing day-to-day invoices; ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and payments are timely while adhering to AP policies and procedures.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Specific responsibilities include:
Support the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including accurate postings, vendor statement reconciliation, payment batches, vendor disputes, cash disbursement reviews, vendor master data review, maintenance of audit trails
Assist with program and process management
Classify and code transactions using the chart of accounts
On-time invoice tracking and processing with appropriate approvals
Proactively engage in continuous AP process improvement by proposing and executing process efficiencies
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and escalate as needed to ensure timeliness of payments
Provide customer service in response to internal and external questions regarding AP and respond timely in a consistent manner supporting overall relationships
Partner with Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in preparing monthly accruals and account reconciliations
Provide compliance reporting and audit support
Partner with Accounting, Procurement, suppliers, and business stakeholders in support of on-going operational efficiency efforts
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
Assist with ad hoc finance projects as needed
The successful candidate will have:
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 0-2 years of accounts payable experience; Associates in Accounting, Finance, or related field with minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience
Proven understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong data entry skills
Detail oriented with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues or problems
Ability to work independently, but also support the team as needed for other tasks outside of accounts payable
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ERP system implementations and development of policy/procedures
Experience with SAP S4 Hana
Experience and enthusiasm working in a start-up environment
Biotech or healthcare experience
Self-starter that is solution focused in a fast-paced working environment
Strong communication skills, success working cross-functionally and with key stakeholders
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work onsite two days a week
Salary Range: $65,025 – $84,150
Benefits Offerings
Umoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 6% deferral.
Umoja also provides a competitive unlimited Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend.
For a full breakdown of our benefits offerings, please see the Benefits section of our website.