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Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role Staff Accountant will own key areas of the monthly and quarterly close, with a primary focus on cash, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, and lease accounting. The Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with Local Business Planning and Analysis (BPA), the Global Finance departments including Global Financial Reporting & Accounting (Global FRA) in Germany, and other cross-functional partners; execute key controls in a SOX environment; and support special projects that strengthen accounting processes and reporting. The successful candidate will thrive amid ambiguity and change, proactively identify and solve problems rather than accept the status quo, and help the U.S. organization evolve into a scalable, high-performing organization.\nYour contribution:\nOwn assigned month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, variance analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items.\nManage accounting for cash, including bank reconciliations, cash activity analysis, and coordination with Treasury and other stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate recording.\nMaintain prepaid expense schedules, prepare amortization entries, and evaluate balances for appropriate classification and recognition.\nMaintain intangible asset records and supporting schedules, including additions, amortization, impairment considerations, reconciliations, and related reporting.\nPerform lease accounting activities, including maintenance of right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules, preparation of entries, reconciliations, and support for disclosure requirements.\nSupport accounting and reporting activities related to commercial operations and revenue processes together with the respective experts for this area.\nCollaborate with Local Business Planning and Analysis (BPA) to investigate actual-to-budget variances, align accounting and forecast assumptions, and provide clear, timely financial information.\nPartner with the Global Financial Reporting & Accounting (Global FRA) in Germany on intercompany matters, reporting requirements, technical accounting topics, and alignment with global policies and processes.\nServe as the executor for assigned key controls in the SOX environment, maintaining complete and accurate evidence, meeting control deadlines, and promptly escalating and remediating identified issues.\nSupport internal and external audits, including preparation of requested schedules, documentation, and responses related to financial statement and control testing.\nIdentify root causes, challenge inefficient or unclear practices, and implement practical improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, scalability, and control.\nSupport special projects, systems implementations, process documentation, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.\nHelp develop repeatable processes and scalable ways of working that support the U.S. organization’s growth into a mature, high-performing organization.\nPerform other accounting, reporting, and ad hoc responsibilities as assigned.\nA good match:\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.\nA minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a public company, pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization, or another complex, regulated environment is required.\nStrong knowledge of IFRS is required, and US-GAAP is preferred.\nExperience collaborating with an international corporate organization are preferred.\nExperience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities; experience with cash, prepaids, intangible assets, or lease accounting is strongly preferred.\nUnderstanding of internal controls and experience executing controls in a SOX environment.\nIn-depth knowledge with the integrated ERP system SAP (preferred) or other similar systems.\nIn the best-case operational experience rolling out SAP.\nStrong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nHighly motivated, intellectually curious, and committed to investigating issues, identifying root causes, and driving matters through resolution.\nAble to prioritize effectively, exercise sound judgment, and deliver accurate work in an unstructured, fast-paced, and continuously changing environment.\nCollaborative and service-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions, locations, and time zones.\nA continuous-improvement mindset and a desire to help build scalable processes, stronger controls, and a high-performing U.S. finance organization. \nYour benefits and remuneration:\nExpected Pay Range: $85,700/year to $137,100/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.\nBioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nLife, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance\nPre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts\nEmployee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7\nParental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance\nSitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership\nPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.\n401(K) Plan with Company Match\nTuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs\nWellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives\nProfessional Development Programs\nCommuting Allowance and subsidized parking\nDiscounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance\n…and more! More details to be shared.\nHome to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the \"biotech supercluster\" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.\nApply now - We look forward to your application!\nApply for our Cambridge, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 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