Job Description

Sobi NA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our team. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a range of accounting functions, including process flows, internal controls, journal entries, and account reconciliations. The intern will work on several key projects to support the accounting department and help strengthen financial processes within the organization.

The internship is scheduled to run from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, August 8. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of Waltham, MA.

Internship Projects:

1. Process Flows (P2P / AP):
   The intern will develop a process flow chart for Sobi NA’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes. This project will involve learning the steps and functions involved in a properly controlled P2P/AP process, ensuring that controls are in place at each stage to prevent fraud and misstatements. A well-documented process flow will help Sobi NA improve its overall financial controls.

2. Internal Control Matrix and Review:
   The intern will gain an understanding of the company’s internal control matrix and the importance of its implementation. The project will involve reviewing and formalizing the internal control matrix to enhance Sobi NA’s internal controls and compliance measures.

3. Journal Entries and Reconciliations:
   The intern will learn how to calculate and create journal entries, understanding their impact on the company’s financial statements. Additionally, they will prepare account reconciliations to understand the critical role of this activity in maintaining accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Accounting Knowledge: A solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Process Flow Development: Basic knowledge of process flows and the ability to document and visualize workflows.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to review financial data and processes with precision and accuracy.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to present findings and process flows in a clear, concise manner.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Additional Information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email toirina.conc@sobi.com

COVID-19 Policy

For the safety of our employees and all individuals with whom we interact professionally, Sobi North America requires all new hires in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof of vaccination status. We will consider requests for reasonable medical or religious accommodations, as well as any state-specific exemptions, as required by applicable law.