Jr. Project Accountant
Company: Avid Bioservices
Location: Tustin
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to
developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid
Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO
focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our
clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: Embark on a
rewarding career as a Jr. Project Accountant with our esteemed
organization. This role is central to our project accounting
operations, focusing on meticulous processing of vendor invoices
for projects and raw material inventory. You will liaise with
Project Managers, aiding in the smooth flow of accounting tasks
from project initiation to completion. Your responsibility extends
to reviewing project work hours, aiding in weekly
reclassifications, ensuring timely billings and collections from
clients, and compiling vital information for audits. This position
offers a gateway to mastering project accounting intricacies while
contributing significantly to our financial framework. Partner
closely with Project Managers to oversee the entire accounting
spectrum of projects from inception to closure, owning the
necessary systems for accurate execution. Scrutinize project work
hours to determine requisite reclassifications from client deposit
to deferred revenue and assist in the weekly reclass of hours.
Generate supportive invoices and compile crucial information for
both internal and external auditors as well as clients upon
request. Conduct weekly reviews of production schedules to ensure
timely billings and follow through on collections, securing
expected payment dates from clients fortnightly post-invoice
issuance. Submit weekly reports on outstanding accounts receivables
to Project Account Managers (PAM) & Controller and liaise with
clients and Project Managers regarding unsettled invoices. Foster a
collaborative environment by understanding and supporting the tasks
of other project accounting team members as needed. For Accounts
Payable, you will: Accurately process all invoices associated with
client projects and inventory, ensuring proper coding of relevant
project codes. Validate inventory receipts by reviewing unit of
measure (UOM), packing slips, invoices, and the historical weighted
average cost for products/items. Prepare monthly manual accruals
for 3-way receipts and probe into any unbilled project expenses to
assure accurate coding. Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree
(A.A.) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of experience and education. Accounting
systems and SOX Documentation/compliance experience. Intermediate
MS Excel skills with the ability to do formulas like v-lookup,
sumif/sumifs. Experience vouchering invoices with two-way matching
(invoice/PO) and three-way matching (invoice, PO and product
receipt). Experience with and understanding of A/P accruals.
Ability to make recommendations for A/P process
improvements/efficiencies. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This role is a full-time position, non-exempt position. Days and
hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
unless otherwise stated by the Supervisor. The employee must also,
if instructed, have the ability to work overtime. Compensation: We
offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a
base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and
paid time off. The compensation range for this role is $21.00 to
$28.12 hourly depending on experience and qualifications.
Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and
development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Who you are: You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an
unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that
comes your way. Your written and verbal skills are out of this
world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence. You have
exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to
detail that ensure the smooth running of everything. You are a
master at building relationships, capable of establishing
connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or
suppliers. Physical Demands & Work Environment: In this dynamic
role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing,
and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as
lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose
you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud
noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are
available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform
effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your
visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be
essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of
this position.
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