Accounting Associate

Salary: DOEJob DescriptionAccountant Associate Essential Support for Financial OperationsLocation: Onsite (Frederick, MD)Salary Range: DOEStatus: Full-Time, Non-ExemptSchedule: MondayFridayReports To: Senior Accountant / Director of FinanceAbout SBSSriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions (SBS) is a mission-driven biopharmaceutical organization committed to operational excellence, scientific innovation, and financial integrity. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting the companys growth through reliable accounting operations, accurate reporting, and strong cross-functional partnerships.Why This Role MattersThe Accountant Associate provides critical support to SBSs daily accounting operations. This role ensures that financial records are accurate, transactions are processed timely, and month-end closing activities run smoothly. You will work closely with the Finance team and cross-functional departments to support audits, compliance reviews, and day-to-day business needs.Your attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to accuracy directly support SBSs mission and core RICE values: Respect, Integrity, Customer-Centered, and Excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting OperationsSupport daily accounting functions including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), invoicing, and reconciliations.Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end closing, including journal entries and documentation.Manage and organize receipts, vendor statements, purchasing records, and internal financial documentation.Monitor billing cycles, payment approvals, and vendor follow-ups.QuickBooks & ReportingEnter and process financial transactions in QuickBooks with accuracy and timeliness.Assist in preparing financial reports for audits, leadership reviews, and compliance requirements.Track purchase orders, expense submissions, invoices, and approval workflows.Support ad-hoc financial data requests, reconciliations, and account clean-up projects.Note: Experience with QuickBooks is highly valued and greatly appreciated by SBS.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Operations, HR, Procurement, Facilities, and Executive staff regarding payments, vendor setups, and expense management.Respond to internal inquiries relating to vendors, invoices, reimbursements, and account status.Assist with coordinating information needed for departmental spending reviews.Administrative SupportMaintain finance-related filing systems (physical and digital) according to internal SOPs and audit requirements.Support year-end processes including 1099 documentation, vendor file updates, and tax-related reporting.Assist with finance inbox monitoring and routing requests appropriately.Required Experience (Mandatory)Candidates must meetall of the following:3 years of hands-on QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience(Applicants without QBO proficiency will not be considered)4 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP)(invoice entry, coding, vendor statements, reconciliations, payment run preparation)3 years of reconciliation experience(bank reconciliations, vendor statements, AP aging, or similar)2 years in general accounting support(journal entries, AR processing, coding, month-end documentation)Strong Excel skills (basic formulas required; advanced skills preferred)Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial dataHigh attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting audits or compliance reviewsBiopharma, healthcare, logistics, or other regulated industry experienceExcel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data cleanupExperience with ERP or purchasing systemsWhy SBS?At SBS, we foster a culture built on our RICE values:Respect: Every interaction is professional, dignified, and collaborative.Integrity: We maintain honesty, transparency, and reliability in all financial processes.Customer-Centered: We support internal stakeholders and external partners with timely, accurate service.Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement and high performance in every task.This role offers growth opportunities, hands-on learning, and exposure to core financial processes in a rapidly expanding biotech organization.Equal Opportunity EmployerSriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a workplace grounded in respect, equity, and inclusion.