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Internship, Accounting and Reporting

Employer
Novartis Gene Therapies
Location
Bannockburn, IL, US
Start date
Mar 15, 2019

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Discipline
Administration, Accounting
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioMidwest
Overview

Ready to join a team committed to moving gene therapies into the clinical and commercial settings for patients and families devastated by rare neurological genetic diseases? AveXis is advancing cutting-edge science to treat rare and life-threatening genetic diseases starting with our clinical-stage, proprietary gene therapy candidate, AVXS-101 (ZOLGENSMA®). We are in the midst of an incredible journey and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission.

AveXis, Inc., a Novartis Company , is a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product candidate, AVXS-101, is our proprietary gene therapy product candidate currently in development for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, Type 1, the leading genetic cause of infant mortality, and for the treatment of SMA Type 2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has granted AVXS-101 Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of all types of SMA and Breakthrough Therapy Designation, as well as Fast Track Designation for the treatment of SMA Type 1. In addition to developing AVXS-101 to treat SMA Type 1 and Type 2, we also plan to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome (RTT) and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

AveXis, Inc., a Novartis Company , is a clinical-stage gene therapy company, dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. This intern role will allow for a glimpse into the day to day analysis and operational support related to the AveXis accounting and reporting activities. This role will work closely with broader Accounting and Reporting team to ensure accurate month end reporting, controls compliance, coordination of the close process and preparation of materials for review of financials with management.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to month-end financial closing and reporting process.
  • Account Reconciliation and Analysis.
  • Various Journal Entries as required.
  • Preparation of trend and other analysis to support review of Balance Sheet.
  • Assist with resolving accounting related issues as required.


Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a 4-year degree program.
  • Ability to deal with time demands.
  • Must possess excellent Word, Excel and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management and peers.
  • 3.0 GPA.


The level of this position will be based on the final candidate's qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AveXis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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