Job Title:

Senior AP Specialist I

Location:

Hybrid

Position type:

FLSA:

Full time

Exempt

Department:

Finance ID:

Accounting

9140-2024-6-N

Strive to Bring a Profound Difference to our Patients

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. 

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Opportunity

The Senior AP Specialist I is an important part of the finance team and will provide support and expertise to multiple areas across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, is self-motivated, and eager to learn new things while having an impact across a broad scope of areas at the Company.  Further, the ideal candidate will have a focus on optimizing processes to be more scalable and efficient in preparation for future growth and globalization of the Company.

What You Will Contribute

• Serve as subject matter expert in full-cycle accounts payable processes and provide training to team and other departments
• Perform initial review of work performed by AP team and provide coaching and mentorship
• Research and resolve complex accounts payable transactions
• Identify and propose solutions for process improvements to help ensure scalable growth, both within the accounts payable arena and cross-functionally
• Use prior knowledge and experience to tackle unfamiliar assignments and requests
• Assist with vendor maintenance and 1099 filings
• Manage monthly accrual process and various month end reporting.  Assist with audit requests
• Has a customer service mindset when working with other groups; focuses on the success of the entire team
• Intellectually curious and has a drive to understand the “why” behind each process and procedure
• Typically works autonomously with little instruction on day-to-day work; seeks additional guidance on more complex issues as needed
• Seeks out growth opportunities
• Self-starter with strong internal drive
• Builds cross functional relationships
• Has a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks

What We Seek

•  BS/BA in a related discipline area with a minimum of 5 years of experience in full cycle accounts payable; or an MA/MBA/MS with 3+ years; or equivalent applicable experience
•  Basic understanding of accounting theory
• Professional documentation and writing skills
• Advanced knowledge of SOX and audit requirements
• Advanced self-review skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced Excel/MS Office skills

Preferred Background

• Experience with D365 or other large ERP systems
• Prior Accounts Payable experience in the Biotech industry

What We will Provide to You:

• The base salary range for this role is $94,750 - $105,250. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.