Staff Accountant

About Forge  

Forge, a member of Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services, is a gene therapy development engine, focused on enabling access to life changing gene therapies and helping bring them from idea into reality. We partner with innovators in the gene therapy community: scientists, physicians, biotech/pharma companies, and patient groups. We bring expertise in gene therapy manufacturing and therapeutics development to the table, helping to champion teams that are navigating the long road from the lab bench to the bedside. Our goal is simple but vital to patients living with disease, and we take it seriously. With a patient-first approach, we are forging new models for working together to better accelerate these transformative medicines to reach those who need them the most.   

Forge is based in Columbus, Ohio, in a 200,000 square foot facility known affectionately by team members as, the Hearth. The Hearth, is a custom-designed cGMP facility dedicated to AAV manufacturing and hosts scalable, end-to-end manufacturing services.  

About The Role

We are currently seeking an on-site Staff Accountant to join the Forge Biologics team. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of how to operate within the day-to-day activities of accounting, including accounts payable processes, general ledger journal entries, month-end closing activities, and inventory/cost accounting.  The Staff Accountant will help to ensure the internal accounting processes are in line with the overall goals of the company.  This position requires someone who readily adapts to change, has experience with manufacturing operations, and is comfortable in a high growth environment.  The ideal candidate will have ambitions to learn, grow, and develop within the accounting / finance department. 

What You’ll Do

• Assist with maintaining supplier master file information such as W9's and ACH payment information.
• Code invoices to appropriate fixed asset or expense GL account.
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Assist with all audits, SOX reviews, technical accounting memos, and compliance issues.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary for inventory and cost of goods, and assist with global financial reporting.
• Creating month-end accruals and assisting with monthly close.
• Analyze Work Order Variance, Direct Labor Variance, Material Usage Variance, Material Price Variance.
• Assist with establishing standard overhead and labor rates regularly.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly Sales and COGS in the P&L.
• Assist with fixed asset inventory, reconciliation, and processing.
• Ensure fixed assets approvals and documentation are maintained.
• Assist with implementation of internal controls.
• Analyze and maintain inventory costs and research variances.
• Assist with the review and reconcile the perpetual inventory to the general ledger monthly.
• Support physical inventory, cycle counts, inventory reconciliations and roll forwards as needed.
• Assist with the further deployment and implementation of NetSuite.
• Other duties as assigned by the Company Controller.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting function in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, including analyzing product costs, manufacturing variances, and overhead allocations to support financial accuracy and decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel; PowerBI, Smartsheets, Netsuite and/or Mineral Tree is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to navigate and make decisions in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments; taking complex problems and breaking them down to create feasible solutions.
• Ability to work onsite (Columbus, Ohio), 4 days/week on average.
• CPA and/or MBA or in progress, is preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

This position works in a typical office environment where the physical work demands will vary depending on the specific tasks and duties required of the job. This is largely a sedentary role; persons holding office positions are generally subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Regularly communicate with others in person, over the phone, and electronically. Must be able to move and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 lbs. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned. 

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Life at Forge  

We are a team of diverse, driven and passionate people working together to trailblaze a new model for how we make medicines to treat patients with genetic diseases. Our team members use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services in the industry. Forge’s core values lay the foundation for H.O.P.E. It provides us a common purpose that we all understand, work towards and live by.  

HARDWORKING - We work hard and smart, making a persistent and determined effort toward success. Working hard, with focus and desire is the key. 

OPEN - We strive to be approachable, actively listen and encourage others to contribute and speak up. We positively offer and receive constructive feedback. 

PURPOSE DRIVEN - We are passionate about working towards and delivering on our mission to manufacture gene therapies. 

ENGAGED - We are fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about our work and take positive action to further Forge’s vision, mission and goals. 

We’ve Got You Covered 

We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and are consistently evaluating new ways to make our benefits truly UnFORGEttable. 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day at Forge, with 90% of premiums covered for team members as well as dependents 
• Flexible PTO (plus 14 paid company holidays) 
• Annual bonus for all full-time employees 
• 401(K) company match 
• Fully-stocked kitchen with free food/drinks 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave - additional discount programs include childcare support & dependent care 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Wellness benefits (financial planning services, mental health counseling, employer paid disability) 
• Professional & Personal development resources - LinkedIn Learning, a dedicate training staff in-house, mentoring opportunities & access to leadership development coaches