Senior Specialist, Payroll & Accounts Payable (Temporary)

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Bio is looking for an experienced Senior Specialist, Payroll and Accounts Payable (Temp Staff) to provide full support for Payroll, while also assisting our Accounts Payable Supervisor(approximately 6 months). In this role, you will oversee all aspects of payroll processing using UKG, support accounts payable functions with Coupa, and participate in month-end close activities utilizing NetSuite. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise with these systems and demonstrates a thorough understanding of accounting principles.

This role is located in San Francisco at our corporate office and there is a requirement to be onsite three day a week

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Fully manage end-to-end payroll processing for the entire company using UKG, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries during the assignment.

• Assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor with daily invoice processing, vendor communication, and payment operations using Coupa.

• Engage in key month-end accounting activities, including account reconciliations, preparation and posting of journal entries, and variance analysis using NetSuite.

• Support audit requests and assist with internal and external reporting as needed.

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive payroll and employee data.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and contribute to continuous process improvement.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including payroll administration and accounts payable functions

• Proficiency with UKG payroll, Coupa, and NetSuite (required)

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and payroll best practices

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries

• Superior attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a team

• Experience in the biotechnology or life sciences sector is a plus

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected hourly range for this position is $50 to $68 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.

Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.

For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.

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