Senior Accountant (m/w/d)

ProtaGene is a world-leading CRO partner for the biopharmaceutical and cell
and gene therapy industries. From research through product commercialization,
we provide the most advanced, integrated, and complete protein and gene
analytic capabilities and packages for biologic therapeutics as well as cell
and gene therapy platforms. Our deep history of analytical leadership in
protein-based therapeutics stems from the merger of Protagen Protein Services
in Europe and BioAnalytix in the US. In 2021, GeneWerk’s unique
capabilities in vector safety, integration site analysis, and bioinformatics
were added to our portfolio, establishing ProtaGene. Our combined protein- and
gene-based analytical platforms make it the leading analytic service provider
across the biopharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy development spaces. The
organization operates four sites in Europe and North America and works in
advanced therapeutic platforms with leading biopharmaceutical and gene therapy
companies worldwide.

Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

Responsibilities:

* Manage the accounting of our business units in Germany and the USA and work
closely with other departments across the group
* Process financial accounting, in particular accounting for all business
transactions in the accounts receivable / accounts payable and general ledger
areas
* Manage payment transactions, contact person for suppliers and customers
* Generate customer invoices, ongoing processing of open items and management
of the dunning process
* Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all
entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, and accuracy
* Review and reconcile the general ledger
* Project activities as part of the continuous quality management of the
accounting and reporting system
* Support internal and external audits
* Support of the Director Finance Europe with regard to financial accounting
issues during absences
Job Requirements:

* Successfully completed commercial training as a financial accountant (IHK)
or comparable
* Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting
* Very good demonstrable knowledge of financial and asset accounting in
accordance with HGB and US GAAP
* Confidence in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial
statements as well as Commercial understanding
* Very good understanding of figures and quick grasp of complex issues and
contexts
* Proven knowledge and confident handling of relevant accounting software
(DATEV)
* Experience with Quickbooks and Lucanet of advantage
* Advanced knowledge of Excel, preferably also in other MS Office programs
* Hands-on, with a high degree of self-organization and adherence to deadlines
* Efficiency and quality as a driving force, serenity and collegial
cooperation as a basic attitude
* Analytical way of thinking and openness to new knowledge and methods
* Flexibility, teamwork and communication skills
* Fluent written and spoken English and German, also from professional
experience
We offer:

* Responsible and varied tasks in a motivating working environment
* A permanent position in a dynamically growing international life science
group with over 200 employees
* Optimal induction and training opportunities as well as individual
development options
* Appreciation, openness and respect as well as a lively feedback culture
* Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and flexibility
* Comprehensive health management
* Job-Bike leasing
* Regular company and team events
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents in
English or in German. Please apply online:Apply here

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ProtaGene | Europe
Attn. Dr. PETRA WEINGARTEN
Senior Director Human Resources
T: +49 231 9742 6100

Inselwiesenstraße 10
74076 Heilbronn

Otto-Hahn-Straße 15
44227 Dortmund

Im Neuenheimer Feld 582
69120 Heidelberg

www.protagene.com