Staff Accountant

Introduction:

Xencor is a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area (Pasadena) and in San Diego. Our focus is developing high-potential XmAb® bispecific T-cell engagers and additional engineered drug candidates that leverage our differentiated technology platforms, and we are advancing our pipeline toward clinical proof-of-concept decisions. Our goal is to create high-impact therapeutics for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. More than 20 XmAb drug candidates engineered with our technology are in clinical development, and three XmAb medicines have been marketed by partners. For more information, please visit www.xencor.com. We have an excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our team.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days a week on-site required at our Pasadena, CA location.

Summary:

Responsible for supporting the Accounting & Finance team with a wide variety of activities which include transaction processing, financial analysis, and quarter and year-end close.

Job Duties:

• Performs all bank reconciliations and handles basic cash management duties
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries for assigned areas including but not limited to fixed assets, leases, and prepaid expenses
• Prepares monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts
• Prepares and remits all required sales and use tax payments and returns
• Reconciles and follows up on outstanding accounts receivable items
• Supports certain accounts payable function through vendor analysis and assistance with accrual model
• Conducts employee benefits reconciliation and employee expense reconciliation
• Support Concur T&E reports and related administrative activities
• Adheres to all department and company-wide policies regarding conduct, performance and procedures
  
  

Education/Experience/Skills:

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Plus at least 1 year of related Accounting & Finance experience. Previous accounting experience in a publicly held company, biotech company, or an accounting firm is preferred.  

Position also requires:

• Knowledge of accounts payable processing and general Accounting & Finance procedures (general ledger, period-end closing, reconciliations, etc.)
• Experience with ERP and related tools (NetSuite, Blackline)
• Computer proficiency (Intermediate Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the company

• Detail orientation, strong organization and sense of urgency
• Initiative and ability to take ownership of work product 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adhere to tight deadlines
• Professional demeanor working with both internal and external contacts
• Ability to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencor’s Leadership Competency Model
  
  

Physical, Mental and Environment Demands:

The physical, mental and working environment demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this position.

The physical demands of the office are normally associated with extended amounts of time sitting and using office equipment, including a computer, keyboard and mouse, which can cause muscle strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Periodic light lifting of supplies and materials may apply.

Specific mental demands for the position are listed above under requirements.  In addition, mental demands for this position include:

• Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.
• Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
• Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including vendors, customers and clients.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
  
  

Occasional travel may be required, including travel between Xencor’s Pasadena and San Diego offices. Work for this position is generally performed at Xencor’s worksite and requires full-time commitment.

Expected Base Salary Range:  $76,500 - $90,000

The actual salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including skills, competencies, education and experience. Xencor offers a competitive total rewards package including 401k match, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits.  In addition, this position will be eligible for an annual bonus and equity grant. For more information, please see https://xencor.com/careers/.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact HR@xencor.com.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Xencor does not accept profiles or resumes from recruiting vendors without a binding written agreement. Any unsolicited submission of services and or resumes in no way creates an obligation or duty by Xencor, implied or otherwise.