Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accountant

Aphios CorporationNorth Reading, MA | On-SitePart-Time | Finance & Accounting | Biotechnology

Job Code: APH-2607

Position Overview

Aphios Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutic products and proprietary pharmaceutical and nanotechnology platforms, is seeking an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accountant to support the Company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands-on position for an accounting professional who is comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial biotechnology company and maintaining accurate, timely and well-documented financial records.

The successful candidate will work with Aphios’ executive and financial leadership, including the Company’s Fractional Controller, and will help maintain accounting records and supporting documentation consistent with U.S. GAAP and audit-ready financial practices.

Experience with Sage accounting software is strongly preferred. Experience with NIH, SBIR/STTR or other federal grant accounting and biotechnology or R&D organizations would be particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting records and general ledger entries
• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support payroll processing and payroll-related accounting
• Perform bank, credit card and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Maintain accounting records in Sage
• Support budgeting, forecasting and budget-to-actual reporting
• Maintain organized documentation supporting financial transactions and audits
• Assist with tax preparation and work with external accountants and auditors
• Support implementation and maintenance of appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls
• Assist the Fractional Controller and management with financing, due-diligence and other financial-information requests
• Support accounting across Aphios Corporation and affiliated entities, as appropriate

NIH / SBIR Grant Accounting

Aphios has a significant history of federally funded research and development. Experience with NIH, SBIR/STTR or other federal grants is highly desirable.

Relevant experience may include:

• Tracking grant expenditures and allowable costs
• Project and grant-level accounting
• Direct and indirect cost allocation
• Payroll and labor allocation
• Maintaining documentation supporting federal grant expenditures
• Assisting with grant-related financial reporting and audit preparation

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping, accounting or related financial experience
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, AP/AR and reconciliations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation
• Ability to work independently and meet recurring financial deadlines

Preferred:

• Proficiency with Sage accounting software
• Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life-sciences or R&D organization
• NIH/SBIR/STTR or federal grant accounting experience
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP
• Experience supporting independent financial audits
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Experience working with a Controller, CPA or external accounting firm

Position Structure

This is a part-time position with scheduling flexibility based on the candidate’s experience and Aphios’ requirements. On-site participation at Aphios’ North Reading facility will be required.

This position may be particularly attractive to an experienced accounting professional seeking a flexible schedule while remaining actively involved in the financial operations of a growing biotechnology company.

About Aphios

Aphios Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing therapeutic products together with proprietary pharmaceutical and nanotechnology platforms.

Our portfolio includes a planned Phase 3 clinical program for Zindol®, planned Phase 2b programs in opioid addiction and chronic epilepsy, and additional therapeutic programs progressing through IND-enabling development.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé and brief cover letter describing your relevant accounting experience to:

Email: [email protected] Subject: APH-2607 – Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accountant

Candidates are encouraged to highlight experience with Sage, U.S. GAAP, NIH/SBIR grant accounting, biotechnology/life-sciences organizations, and financial audits, where applicable.

Aphios Corporation

87 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864

No phone calls, please.

Aphios Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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