Accounting Specialist

About Alcami

Alcami is a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). We are a team of dynamic individuals committed to developing life-saving drugs around the world. A mindset of innovation, accountability and customer focus inspires us to be the most efficient, safe and reliable choice for our customers and the patients they serve. In return, we offer challenging careers, accelerated professional growth and the opportunity to be part of something different.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist I is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting in accounts payable, general ledger and payroll according to established timelines. This position assists with accounts payable and payroll processing, prepares and/or records daily journal entries, maintains bank reconciliations, and administrates Concur expense reporting. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Alcami core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Essential Functions

• Works within the organization's established accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Analyzes financial information in order to respond to questions from internal customers.

• Determines correct coding and posts journal entries to Alcami's accounting software.

• Prepares and/or reviews daily cash postings and corresponding monthly bank reconciliations.

• Prepares and/or reviews detailed monthly reconciliations of specific account balances; investigates and resolves differences.

• Assists with accounts payable processes

• Maintains AP vendor master file

• 1099 preparation and reporting

• Administrates company purchase card program

• Assists with annual financial audit testing research and reporting

• Assists with Microsoft Dynamics AX master data maintenance

• Works within the organization's established accounting principles, practices, and procedures

• Responsible for accurate payroll data entry, processing, reporting, auditing, and reconciling for U.S. employees

• Works closely with Human Resources colleagues to ensure proper HRIS maintenance and to implement company policies and benefits

• Works with Sr. Compensation & Benefits Specialist to coordinate employee leaves of absence under FMLA, short term disability, or other unpaid leaves

• Manages vendor cases and works closely with ADP teams to ensure desired results and system optimization

• Manages Time and Attendance and PTO workflows

• Provides timely payroll assistance and system support to supervisors, managers and employees

• Works closely with Finance to ensure accurate and timely funding and general ledger accounting including monthly vacation liability reporting

• Trains employees, managers, and HR Business Partners in payroll reporting systems and navigation

• Processes verification of employment requests in a timely manner and within guidelines

• Keeps informed of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with processing employee wage data

• Processes state income tax and unemployment account applications as needed

• Ensures disbursement of biweekly employee witholding.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years of related experience.

Alcami Non-Negotiables

• Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity through personal example.

• Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety first culture.

• Produces high quality work product with a focus on first time right.

• Complies with the company code of conduct and policies and regulatory standards.

Alcami Core Leadership Competencies

• Thinks strategically. Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities. Considers the downstream impact. Seeks to understand the why. Focuses on work that matters.

• Develops organization and others. Takes ownership to develop self and others. Seeks out new opportunities and experiences for continuous learning.

• Acts decisively. Makes and acts on decisions quickly. Makes decisions with the customer and their patients in mind. Meets commitments with a sense of urgency. Seeks ways to be more efficient.

• Drives performance. Holds self and others accountable. Delivers results first time right. Never settles for status quo. Willing to have tough conversations. Asks for feedback and takes action to improve.

• Passion for customers. Listens to understand. Asks the right questions. Gets to the heart of the matter and uses that insight to provide value.

• Works collaboratively. Seeks out the experience of others with the aim for better results. Open minded regardless where ideas originate. Flexible and easy to work with.

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates discretion when dealing with confidential information.

• Self-starter who demonstrates flexibility and who effectively works independently and in teams.

• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Expert proficiency with Excel.

• Familiarity with ERP systems

Decision Making and Supervision Required

• Uses professional concepts and company policies and SOPs to solve a variety of problems.

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% of travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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