Accounts Payable Specialist [Contract to Hire]

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The Accounts Payable ‘AP’ Specialist is a frontline accounting position, reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager. The AP Specialist is responsible for processing invoices and payments received from vendors and suppliers. This involves reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness, ensuring they are correctly coded and approved, and entering data into the accounting system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day administration of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service.
• Manage full AP cycle for assigned vendors, including the related coordination with business process owners.
• Ensures correct sorting, general ledger coding, and matching invoices/receipts, where applicable.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Ensure the Company’s authorization matrix approves invoices before payment.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team and assist with vendor purchase order inquiries.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Travel – 0%

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles such as GAAP.
• Proficient in using ERP/ or other accounting software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize, follow up, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work in a dynamic and high-volume environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on special projects as needed                                

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• An Associate degree in Business, Accounting or Finance with college-level accounting courses are a plus.
• Familiarity with Point Purchasing, Bill.com & NetSuite.

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 prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer screen, and read extensively.
• 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.

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