Accounting Specialist

Who we are...

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.

Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.

The role...

The Accounting Specialist reports into the Accounting Manager and will be a crucial part of the finance team, responsible for a broad range of accounting related functions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, customer service minded, motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This exciting role will be diverse, allowing the selected candidate to play a crucial role in developing and improving our practices across all accounting functions. 

Responsibilities...

  • Daily AP operations, including but not limited to, vouchering, monitoring billing portals, uploading to invoice portals, inbox inquiries, weekly payment process, wire payments.
  • Support the monthly accounting close by recording journal entries and accruals related to AP, AR, payroll, etc.  Run month-end allocations and prepare supporting schedules as required.
  • GL account reconciliations and preparation of financials.
  • Backup for AR, including cash applications, collections, sales tax filings.
  • Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary information and documents to perform annual audit.
  • Provide general support for the Finance Department and undertake other tasks/projects as needed.

Who you are and what you bring to the team...

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
  • 5+ years of experience working in an Accounting Department. 
  • 2-3+ years of full cycle AP experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other products. (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking mindset, ability to troubleshoot.
  • Proficient with spreadsheets. (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables)
  • Oracle or SAP experience preferred.

What we offer....

At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.

Benefits

  • Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with 6% match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous PTO package
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
  • Free Parking

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.

AGENCIES

All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CST for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

If you are a California resident, more details on how we process your personal information can be found here.

 

DANVERS, MA
December 03, 2024
Corporate
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