About Apogee Therapeutics

Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.

Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel biologics with potential for differentiated efficacy and dosing in the largest I&I markets, Apogee’s antibody programs are designed to overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. Zumilokibart (APG777), the company’s most advanced program, is being initially developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), which is the largest and one of the least penetrated I&I markets, as well as asthma. With four validated targets in its portfolio, Apogee is seeking to achieve best-in-class efficacy and dosing through monotherapies and combinations of its novel antibodies. Based on a broad pipeline and depth of leadership and expertise, the company believes it can deliver value and meaningful benefit to patients underserved by today’s standard of care.

We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless and a commitment to refusing to stop at “good enough”.

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Role Summary

The Payroll Analyst will be a part of the broader Finance team, reporting to the Payroll Manager and Director, Equity Administration and Payroll. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, including regular and off-cycle payrolls, resolving tax notices. The Payroll Analyst will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and support audits, reconciliations, while delivering high-quality and timely customer service to employees.

Key Responsibilities

Complete end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle payrolls in accordance with SOX internal controls and company policies
Work closely with the payroll and people team to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, and employee data changes
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely issue resolution and service
Perform payroll reconciliations and ad hoc reporting to support audits, management requests, and payroll-related projects
Assist with year-end and month-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
Maintain payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality and data integrity
Assist with and reconcile equity compensation transactions into payroll and perform YTD wage reconciliations
Help resolve payroll tax notices by researching discrepancies and coordinating any amendments and responses
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred
CPP certification is a plus
3+ years of payroll processing experience; public company and/or biotechnology or life sciences industry experience preferred
ADP, Workday, or similar payroll system experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices
Strong Excel skills, including data review and basic reconciliations
High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Position requires up to 20% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Hands meetings typically held twice per year

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $95,000-$110,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

What We Offer

A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

E-Verify Participation: As part of the I9 verification of authorization to work in the US, Apogee participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster.

Apogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Payroll Analyst

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