Company Information Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist as part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ. Key Responsibilities
- Address ad hoc requests as needed.
- Processing invoices through vouchering against POs, coding and booking Non-PO invoices, and tracking and monitoring invoice payments to ensure timely processing of invoices
- Resolving parked/blocked invoices through investigation of issue and working with end users to resolve reasons for parked/block status to ensure timely resolution.
- Monitoring and reconciling key supplier account statements periodically, communicating with supplier contacts, as well as ensuring invoices overall are processed accurately and paid timely.
- Working with Finance and IT to help set up suppliers on EDI invoices as well as evaluate and implement other process efficiencies.
- Certain Accounting tasks beyond AP as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or above major in accounting, finance, or business administration
- Demonstrated experience working in Accounting, Finance, or in managing PTP/AP process.
- Credentials Preferred but not necessary with proper work experience/education for this level role.
- 3-5 years working experience in accounting, finance, or AP function, in the biopharmaceutical and/or medical devices industry.
- Fluent oral communication, reading and writing skills.
- Collaborative working style and willingness to step in to help broader team.
- Ability to think critically, analytically, and problem solve.
- Working with global ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and moderate excel skills (pivots, vlookups, sumifs, etc)
- Diligent in taking notes, tracking tasks, and raising questions/concerns timely.
- Background in public company, integrated external audits (Plus for experience with Big 4 audits)
- Be a self-starter and can work independently with minimal oversight.
- Comfortable with taking initiative and cultivating new relationships across business functions.
- Experience in PTP process, with SAP S4 Hana, and process improvement (including automation/technology)
#Li-Hybrid #Li-BZ1 Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.