Staff Accountant 1

Company:  bluebird bio
Location: Somerville
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

About The Nest

The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

  • Persist for Purpose
  • Be Compassionate
  • Stay humble and curious
  • Keep it real
  • Celebrate (sm)all wins

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.

About The Flock

The Accounting flock is all about seeing the bigger picture and ensuring our global processes are running smoothly. Whether it is confirming our internal controls are operating effectively or partnering with other birds cross-functionally to help drive change in the way we work, we are driven by teamwork and our ability to make a lasting impact. Come work with a motivated, high-performing group of birds that loves rising to the challenge much as we love making punny accounting jokes!

How You’ll Fly

You'll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by:

  • Performing monthly close activities including account reconciliation and analysis such as cash, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
  • Successfully preparing and entering month end journal entries
  • Helping to contribute ideas to improve processes and procedures and gain system efficiency
  • Supporting the quarterly reviews and annual audit process with the external auditors, as needed
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned

What You’ll Bring

You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with some experience in an accounting role (biotech industry experience preferred)
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience with Oracle (preferred).
  • Attention to detail, quality, accuracy, and data integrity.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline driven business.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and provide a high level of service to internal and external customers, including all levels within the company.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a total compensation and rewards package that ranks among the best in our industry. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00. Your base pay will be determined based on several factors including market data, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and travel requirements. Our overall package also includes eligibility for stock, incentive bonuses, and benefit programs, a flexible time off program, as well as paid holidays, bluebird days, and a holiday shutdown in December.

bluebird bio is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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