Kala is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics using its proprietary mucus-penetrating particle (MPP) technology, with an initial focus on the treatment of eye diseases. Kala has applied the MPP technology to a corticosteroid designed for ocular applications, resulting in two lead product candidates. The product candidates are INVELTYSTM(KPI-121 1%) for the treatment of inflammation and pain following ocular surgery, for which we have submitted a NDA, and KPI-121 0.25% for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, which is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Kala is an emerging pharmaceutical company on the verge of commercialization. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a growing and dynamic organization.  This is an opportunity for the right individual to join Kala at a very exciting time – enabling you to play a vital role in determining key processes.  Come join an experienced and highly motivated team!

Key Responsibilities for this role will include:

• Process invoices and payment to vendors accurately and timely
• Reconciles A/P aging to general ledger
• Prepare all related IRS filings
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Monitors vendor discount opportunities; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Develop and maintain a system of controls over the accounts payable process

About Us:

Kala is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics using its proprietary mucus-penetrating particle (MPP) technology, with an initial focus on the treatment of eye diseases. Kala has applied the MPP technology to a corticosteroid designed for ocular applications, resulting in two lead product candidates. The product candidates are INVELTYSTM(KPI-121 1%) for the treatment of inflammation and pain following ocular surgery, for which we have submitted a NDA, and KPI-121 0.25% for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, which is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Our ideal candidate will have:    

• Minimum 3-5 years of accounts payable experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Experience with enterprise accounting software, Oracle highly preferred
• Proficiency with MSOffice programs, particularly Excel
•  Detail-oriented and organized
• Previous experience at a publicly traded company
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple, competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Life Science, Biotech, Pharma experience preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.