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Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world's most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world's most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.
Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world's toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.
Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.
Job Summary
TITLE:
Accounts Payable Specialist
LOCATION: Gaithersburg, MD
Summary of the Position:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our global Accounting Operations team. Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Accounts Payable, we are seeking someone who has a detailed and proven understanding of the procure to pay process to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices for payment. The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional customer service, enjoys solving problems and collaborates cross-functionally to support business needs.
Essential Functions
Perform daily processing of 2-way and 3-way match invoices for assigned cost centers or vendors, in a variety of currencies, for up to eight legal entities
Ensure Accounts Payable invoices have proper approval to pay; monitor approval workflow in SAP and follow-up with purchase order owners to ensure timely approval to pay is received
Work cross-functionally to resolve invoice posting issues such as blocked invoices pending goods receipts and parked invoices requiring additional purchase order funding; escalate issues as appropriate
Respond timely to internal stakeholders or external vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries
Monitor the Accounts Payable mailboxes and assist with managing correspondence
Obtain and analyze vendor account statements, reconcile to invoices in SAP
Collaborate with internal business partners to review critical suppliers, support key business initiatives, and assist with enhancement projects within the procure to pay process
Assist with month-end and year-end Accounts Payable duties, including aging report analysis, monitoring outstanding checks, and Form 1099 preparation
Support internal/external audit and SOX requests
Help identify process gaps and improvement opportunities
Perform other duties as requested to support Accounts Payable and Accounting Operations
Minimum Requirements:
3-6 years of accounts payable/accounting experience
SAP system experience a preferred
Must be proficient in MS Excel and have a working knowledge of other MS Office Software
B.S. Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience a plus
Customer-service mindset
Deep understanding of 3-way match and P2P/PO processes
Strong communication and writing skills
Other Qualifying Requirements:
Results oriented; dependable; self-starter
High attention to detail, self-prioritizes work, can critically evaluate information
Collaborative, enjoys working cross functionally and in a team
Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.
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