Part-Time Accountant

Part-Time | Finance & Accounting | Biotechnology

Job Code: APH-2607

Position Overview

Aphios Corporation, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutic products and proprietary pharmaceutical and nanotechnology platforms, is seeking an experienced Part-Time Accountant to support the Company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands-on position for an accounting professional who is comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial biotechnology company and maintaining accurate, timely and well-documented financial records.

The successful candidate will work with Aphios’ executive and financial leadership, including the Company’s Fractional Controller , and will help maintain accounting records and supporting documentation consistent with U.S. GAAP and audit-ready financial practices .

Experience with Sage accounting software is strongly preferred. Experience with NIH, SBIR/STTR or other federal grant accounting and biotechnology or R&D organizations would be particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day accounting records and general ledger entries
• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support payroll processing and payroll-related accounting
• Perform bank, credit card and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Maintain accounting records in Sage
• Support budgeting, forecasting and budget-to-actual reporting
• Maintain organized documentation supporting financial transactions and audits
• Assist with tax preparation and work with external accountants and auditors
• Support implementation and maintenance of appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls
• Assist the Fractional Controller and management with financing, due-diligence and other financial-information requests
• Support accounting across Aphios Corporation and affiliated entities, as appropriate

Aphios has a significant history of federally funded research and development. Experience with NIH, SBIR/STTR or other federal grants is highly desirable.

Relevant experience may include:

• Tracking grant expenditures and allowable costs
• Project and grant-level accounting
• Direct and indirect cost allocation
• Payroll and labor allocation
• Assisting with grant-related financial reporting and audit preparation

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping, accounting or related financial experience
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, AP/AR and reconciliations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation
• Ability to work independently and meet recurring financial deadlines

Preferred:

• Proficiency with Sage accounting software
• Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life-sciences or R&D organization
• NIH/SBIR/STTR or federal grant accounting experience
• U.S. GAAP
• Experience supporting independent financial audits
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Experience working with a Controller, CPA or external accounting firm

Position Structure

This is a part-time position with scheduling flexibility based on the candidate’s experience and Aphios’ requirements. On-site participation at Aphios’ North Reading facility will be required.

This position may be particularly attractive to an experienced accounting professional seeking a flexible schedule while remaining actively involved in the financial operations of a growing biotechnology company.

About Aphios

Aphios Corporation is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing therapeutic products together with proprietary pharmaceutical and nanotechnology platforms.

Our portfolio includes a planned Phase 3 clinical program for Zindol® , planned Phase 2b programs in opioid addiction and chronic epilepsy , and additional therapeutic programs progressing through IND-enabling development.

87 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864

No phone calls, please.

Aphios Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.