Swiss Rockets AG is a leading Swiss incubator and accelerator dedicated to nurturing and developing biotech startups. Its focus is on developing groundbreaking medicines that transform the way cancer, infectious diseases, and auto-immune disorders are treated. We strive to be at the forefront of scientific discovery and clinical excellence, continuously pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge to address unmet medical needs. Through innovation and collaboration, we aim to build a thriving ecosystem that supports cutting-edge technologies and empowers inventors to turn their bold ideas into life-changing therapies.

Our ultimate goal is to improve global health outcomes and be a leader in the biotech industry.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist you will be part of the Finance team. With your experience in accounting and with your passion for quality you will support the Swiss Rockets group with a reliable Accounts Payable management for all its companies.

Job responsibilities:

• Book supplier invoices into our accounting software Abacus 
• Follow up with the internal approval process
• Prepare payment runs and forward with ebics to the banks 
• Reconcile bank accounts with the accounting
• Respond to requests/confirmations regarding payments to vendors
• Manage Inter-Company invoices
• Perform monthly closing activities
• Prepare VAT declarations
• Drive improvements of the accounts payable management and the use of Abacus
• Support other departments with information from the accounting
• Contribute finance information to company projects
• Substitute other members of the Finance team during their absences

Candidate's requirements:

• A diploma (KV or Handelsschule) plus further training in accounting
• Minimum 3 years experience in (accounts payable) accounting
• An indebt understanding how Abacus and ebics work
• A very good knowhow of MS office, especially Excel
• Structured and analytical way of working
• Ability to work independently and to set priorities
• Commitment to keep the books up to date
• High level of flexibility to adapt to quickly changing environments
• Stress resistance
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• German and English are a must, other languages a plus

Why working for Swiss Rockets:

Because our ultimate goal is to improve global health outcomes and to be a leader in the biotech industry. Because we are an inspired team who is thriving on a typical start up groove, cheering our successful progress step by step. And ... because you will never have a dull day with us!