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Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology committed to helping address serious infectious diseases globally through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, and we are here to make a difference. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology based on solid science tested by decades of research, has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our global Accounting Operations team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, we are seeking someone who has a detailed and proven understanding of the procure to pay process to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices for payment. The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional customer service, enjoys solving problems and collaborates cross-functionally to support business needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily processing of 2-way and 3-way match invoices for assigned cost centers or vendors, in different currencies, for up to eight legal entities
• Ensure Accounts Payable invoices have proper approval to pay; monitor approval workflow in SAP and follow-up with purchase order owners to ensure timely approval to pay is received
• Work cross-functionally to resolve invoice posting issues such as blocked invoices pending goods receipts and parked invoices requiring additional purchase order funding; escalate issues as appropriate
• Respond timely to internal stakeholders or external vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries
• Monitor the Accounts Payable mailboxes and assist with managing correspondence
• Obtain and analyze vendor account statements, reconcile to invoices in SAP
• Collaborate with internal business partners to review critical suppliers, support key business initiatives, and assist with enhancement projects within the procure to pay process
• Assist with month-end and year-end Accounts Payable duties, including aging report analysis, monitoring outstanding checks, and Form 1099 preparation
• Process journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Support internal/external audit and SOX requests
• Help identify process gaps and improvement opportunities
• Perform other duties as requested to support Accounts Payable and Accounting Operations

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-6+ years of accounts payable/accounting experience
• SAP system experience a preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and have a working knowledge of other MS Office Software
• B.S. Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience a plus
• Customer-service mindset
• Deep understanding of 3-way match and P2P/PO processes
• Strong communication and writing skills

Other Qualifying Requirements:

• Results oriented; dependable; self-starter
• High attention to detail, self-prioritizes work, can critically evaluate information
• Collaborative, enjoys working cross functionally and in a team
• Willingness and desire to contribute to continuous improvement
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail & deadlines
• Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to learn new skills and solve problems
• Acts with integrity, understands internal controls within Accounting Operations
• System savvy, excited to find ways to use excel or automate processes
• Analytical, enjoys digging into details to understand root causes of issues

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.