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Description

_This position is with Stratix Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). Employment will be through Stratix Labs, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Stratix benefits and governed by its policies and procedures._

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

The Senior Finance and Accounting Specialist will be in charge of all finance and accounting responsibilities for USP’s Stratix Labs subsidiary, which is part of USP’s Microbiology Unit. These responsibilities include invoicing and cash collection, processing bills and releasing payments, and month end close accounting tasks. This role will also prepare KPI metrics and reports, as well as generate customer performance reports and certificates.

This is a 1-year fixed term position.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

_The Stratix Senior Finance and Accounting Specialist has the following responsibilities:_

•Accounts Payable: Enter bills and release payments, maintain sync from BILL Spend & Expense into QuickBooks after employees code and upload receipts to expenses.

•Accounts Receivable: Prepare and bill order forms/invoices; monitor orders, credit holds, and order releases; manage credit risks and monitor cash collection; perform cash application to customer accounts and collection of outstanding AR/invoices.

•Month End Close: Prepare journal entries (accruals, prepaids, fixed asset capitalization and depreciation, inventory capitalization, misc one-time JEs), review and perform flux analyses on balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.

•Perform account reconciliations and review account agings.

•Perform transaction coding to GL accounts.

•Maintain bank accounts.

•Sales and Use & Property Tax: Monitor and pay state SUT and property taxes, collect exemptioncertificates from exempt customers.

•Work with third party tax accountants to prepare the annual tax return.

•Prepare SOPs for all accounting /finance processes and a month-end close tasks checklist.

•Prepare key reporting metrics/KPIs.

•Process Enverify data submissions and generate Performance Reports and Certificates.

•Other duties as assigned.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field.

•Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the accounting field.

•Experience with accounts payable and receivable and month end close duties, specifically complex inventory capitalization.

•Outstanding problem solving and interpersonal skills.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Attention to detail.

•Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.

•Ability to work in full autonomy in a high-paced growth environment.

Additional Desired Preferences

•Experience with QuickBooks and BILL software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $85,200.00 – $108,400.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

**Job Category** Accounting & Finance

**Job Type** Full-Time