General Ledger Accountant I [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.

The General Ledger Accountant I is responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of assigned General Ledger accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and other short- and long-term assets. This role supports the monthly close process, prepares balance sheet reconciliations, and maintains strong internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The General Ledger Accountant I also serves as the system administrator for the Concur Employee Expense Reporting application and manages the corporate credit card program, including user administration, system modifications, and coordination with Concur auditors.

• Ensure all General Ledger (GL) transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Process journal entries for month-end close, including subledger-to-ledger reconciliations.
• Create accounting schedules and analyses to review additions and deletions, depreciation/amortization, and department expenditures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including prepaids, accruals, and other short- and long-term assets.
• Support the monthly close process by performing fluctuation analyses month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter, and year-over-year.
• Maintain documentation of internal controls.
• Ensure accurate sorting, GL coding, and matching of invoices and receipts.
• Administer the Concur Employee Expense Reporting system, including processing employee expense reports, managing user access, system configurations, and serving as the primary liaison with Concur auditors.
• Manage the corporate credit card program: record and reconcile transactions, ensure proper GL coding, and resolve cardholder issues.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred but not required
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• Sarbanes Oxley experience
• Excellent skills in Excel; experience with MS Office Suite
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to work independently

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 perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• 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 position will work in both an office and a laboratory setting. When in the lab, there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.

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