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Finance Operations Staff Accountant

Skellig Automation partners with clients in the Life Sciences industry to provide comprehensive engineering services, focusing on process automation and project lifecycle management with an emphasis on transparency and empowering engineers to make medicine more affordable and accessible.

Skellig

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 75k-90k USD

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Specialist providers of pharmaceutical automation, process and project controls.

Skellig was founded to radically improve upon the way automation, process, and project controls are provided. It’s a goal that is grounded in efficiency, transparency, and our client’s total peace of mind — this is the vision behind everything we do.

Skellig is seeking a Finance Operations Staff Accountant.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Finance Operations Staff Accountant to support our finance team with invoicing, customer follow-up, vendor invoice processing, data entry, reconciliations, and project administration. This is an entry-level role suited to a recent graduate or early-career candidate who is reliable, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn finance operations in a growing business.

  • Key Responsibilities:

    Accounts Receivable (AR):

    • Prepare and send invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collections of outstanding payments.
    • Follow up with clients regarding overdue invoices and resolve any payment discrepancies.
    • Maintain accurate records of customer transactions and payments.
    • Generate AR reports and provide regular updates to the finance team on the status of collections.
    • Work closely with Project Management Organization to ensure engineer timesheets and projects are up to date
    • Ensure billing, project, customer, and vendor data is accurate across accounting and project management systems.
    • Continuous improvement on AR processes ensuring accuracy and efficiency

    Accounts Payable (AP):

    • Process and verify vendor invoices for payment, ensuring all details are correct and authorized.
    • Match invoices to purchase orders and other supporting documentation.
    • Ensure timely payments to vendors, taking advantage of any available discounts.
    • Reconcile accounts payable balances and resolve discrepancies.
    • Assist in maintaining vendor records and updating information as needed.
    • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, accuracy, and payment efficiency.

    Administrative Support:

    • Handle general administrative duties such as filing, document management, and data entry.
    • 1099 Annual Filing and reporting internally and externally
    • Continuous process improvement
    • Support Finance Director and CFO with finance operations tasks, reporting inputs, process improvements, and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Associate's or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or other ERP systems) and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
  • Familiarity with project management software is a plus e.g. Zoho Projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in startup style fast paced environment.

Benefits:

  • Vacation / Personal Paid Time Off

    • Sick Paid Time Off

    • Paid Public Holidays

    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Full Heath, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and any dependents - Premiums are 100% covered.
    • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
    • 401k Account with 4% employer matching
    • Education Reimbursement

  • Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000 DOE

Employment with Skellig:

As with all our team members, you'll be extremely well looked after. We'll make sure you receive all the back-up and support you need for a long career with us.

From its inception, Skellig has strived to be ‘more human.’ We work hard to foster a culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and great work. A culture that rewards problem solving, teamwork, and service excellence. And one that attracts the top talent and premier clients.

Ours is a culture of honesty, transparency, and kindness — A people-focused and compassionate company.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time

From its inception, Skellig has strived to be ‘more human.’ We work hard to foster a culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and great work. A culture that rewards problem solving, teamwork, and service excellence. And one that attracts the top talent and premier clients.

Ours is a culture of honesty, transparency, and kindness — A people-focused and compassionate company.

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Skellig Automation understands that clients in the Life Sciences industry face significant challenges in optimizing their manufacturing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing the cost of bringing essential medicines to market. Many organizations struggle with integrating new technologies, managing complex automation systems, and ensuring that their engineering projects deliver tangible value without disrupting ongoing operations. This is why Skellig Automation was founded in 2010 with a clear mission: to revolutionize how automation, process, and project controls are provided by building a great place to work for engineers who want to make a real impact. Our customers need partners who are not just vendors but true collaborators, offering transparency, efficiency, and deep expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle. We address this by creating true partnerships, prioritizing efficiency and teamwork to improve global healthcare together. Skellig Automation is built around solving for engineers, empowering them with opportunities that align with their career goals and fostering an environment where they find genuine fulfillment in their work, ultimately aiming to make medicine more affordable and accessible for all.

Our clients benefit from our comprehensive engineering services, which span from automation support and system integration to project management and the implementation of modern, lasting solutions within the fast-evolving landscape of Life Sciences. We recognize that the success of any project hinges on the quality and dedication of the people involved. Therefore, Skellig has cultivated a 'more human' engineering culture that attracts top talent by rewarding problem-solving, teamwork, and service excellence. This people-first approach extends beyond our employees; by innovating inefficiencies out of the industry and reducing manufacturing costs, we aim to guide the Life Sciences towards more affordable and accessible healthcare globally. Our engineers are equipped to tackle complex challenges, whether working with traditional automation stacks or championing Industry 4.0 systems. We believe that by taking care of our engineers and providing them with a supportive and empowering environment, they, in turn, will exceed our clients' expectations and drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. Our commitment to innovation has attracted a team of diverse, passionate engineers who share a common vision: Transform the Life Sciences industry to deliver the most accessible, affordable, and innovative medicine for all.

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