Cost Accounting Assistant

SIGA Technologies Inc. (www.siga.com) has an exciting opportunity to join our accounting team as a Cost Accounting Assistant based in the Corvallis, Oregon office. As an essential member of the team, the Cost Accounting Assistant supports various accounting and financial tasks including accounts payable, account reconciliation, government cost accounting, purchase orders and business travel. This full-time (Monday - Friday) position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package including company paid medical, dental and vision benefits, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance and paid time off. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and may require travel up to 10% of the time. Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain various internal tracking sheets, and ensure records are accurate and comply with accounting standards. • Create new Purchase Orders within purchasing system in accordance with company policy. • Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely. • Enter data into purchasing system and verify accuracy of information such as price, terms of payment and other charges. Reconcile differences through follow-ups with vendors and/or project management team. • Assist in budget vs actual cost reporting by monitoring annual budgets and forecasts. • Design, prepare, and maintain schedules for government cost accounting submissions. • Conduct monthly American Express reconciliations including creation of spreadsheets using monthly AMEX statements. • Manage and arrange business related travel in accordance with internal policies and procedures. • Perform travel system administrative duties including trainings on system use and maintenance of all records. • Assist with quarter-end closing process. • Assist with internal & external audits and reporting requirements as needed. • Assist with Cost Accounting Standards compliance as needed. • Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: • Associate degree in accounting or business administration with 3+ years of business accounting experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience & education. • Minimum 3 years of experience with accounting and purchasing systems required; must be familiar with accounting procedures, such as accounts payable, expense reports and receipt reconciliations. • Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Proficiency in MS Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel. • Experience coordinating and booking domestic and international business travel, preferred. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities: • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. • Ability to collect, interpret and analyze data. • Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and identify solutions • Highly motivated, resourceful, and capable of performing effectively with minimal supervision. • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with confidence in presenting to varied audiences. About SIGA: SIGA Technologies, Inc. is a public, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on providing solutions for unmet needs in the health security market that comprises medical countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, as well as emerging infectious diseases. The company is headquartered in New York City, with research and development facilities in Corvallis, Oregon. In July 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved SIGA's first product, oral TPOXX® (tecovirimat), for the treatment of smallpox. Oral TPOXX is a novel small-molecule drug that has been delivered to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) under the Project BioShield Act of 2004 (Project BioShield). SIGA offers a challenging, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits program. SIGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, unemployment status or veteran's status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apply today to discover a fulfilling career! Apply tot his job