Intern - Accounting at Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Cambridge, MA

Summary: Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat serious diseases of the eye. The Finance & Accounting Intern will support the Accounting and Finance team with various operational, analytical, and administrative projects, providing hands-on exposure to real-world accounting and finance processes. Responsibilities: - Assist the procurement team with the maintenance of vendor records in Airbase, including ad hoc vendor related projects such as validating the existing vendor database in preparation for transition to a new procure to pay (P2P) system - Support accounts payable team with the maintenance of vendor bank account setups, and resolution of outstanding vendor issues - Manage the invoices mailbox, including reviewing incoming invoices and entering them into Airbase for processing - Assist the accounting team with daily tasks related to the expense reporting system (Concur), including reviewing employee expense reports for compliance with company travel and expense policies - Maintain the weekly finance and accounting team agenda and take meeting minutes - Assist the accounting team with monthly close activities as needed, preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations - Support the finance team with budgeting and forecasting activities as needed - Contribute to ad hoc finance and accounting projects to support the broader finance team - Assist with various system implementations and enhancements (e.g., NetSuite and other finance systems) as assigned - Deliver on other related projects as assigned Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field - Experience with Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling is a plus - Familiarity with financial statements and key performance metrics - Demonstrated record of strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Entrepreneurship spirit with a passion to build, learn and evolve with the team - Highly organized and detail oriented with a passion to deliver quality results - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience translating complex concepts for various audiences - Demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit - Ability to lead fast-paced projects with a keen sense of urgency to get the job done well - Evidence of 'hands-on' experience and expertise - Proven and successful track record as a team-player and collaborator in small working environments - Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values and ethical standards Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Financial modeling, Financial statements, Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounts payable, Expense reporting, Vendor management, NetSuite