Accountant - accounts payable (remote)

Summit Pharma develops and makes medicines in Des Moines. We are hiring an Accountant to take on accounts payable. We work to strict standards and value careful documentation. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to batch records, and clear open items. • Track costs around release testing against budget and explain variances to managers. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with batch records. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 24 hours a week, spread across three days. • Remote-friendly, with an occasional day on site in Des Moines. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.