Senior Accountant, General Ledger at ImmunityBio in El Segundo Mariposa, CA

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Company Overview ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company’s range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases. Why ImmunityBio? • ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. • Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California. • Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company. • Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities. Position Summary The Senior Accountant, General Ledger will have a broad scope of accounting responsibilities aimed at maintaining the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the organization’s financial records. This position works cross functionally with Clinical Operations and FP&A teams to deliver clean and timely data to ensure leadership has accurate data for informed decision-making. Essential Functions Prepare and review of monthly journal entries/reconciliations relating to clinical trial accounts, leases, accounts payable and receivables, accrued expense including clinical trial accounting, prepaid expenses and license fees, and other areas as assigned. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements disclosures for both internal and external presentation, related to clinical trials. Remain current with GAAP and IFRS standards and assist in the assessment and implementation of significant new accounting guidance and policies across the organization. Possess knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606) Provide guidance on complex accounting issues to less experienced team members and colleagues outside of the accounting team. Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances. Ensure SOX compliance across accounting functions as part of the day-to-day operational accounting responsibilities. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure consistency of policies/procedures across the company (with deviations as appropriate). Contribute to process improvements in company activities to enhance accounting/finance operational efficiency inclusive of training initiatives. Support enhancements to financial processes aiming for increased efficiency and scalability. Manage internal and external audit requests providing necessary documentation and support, and facilitating the resolution of any identified control deficiencies. Support internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and prevent fraud. Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process improvements as needed. Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities. undefined Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting required 5+ years of related accounting experience with progressively greater re