Accounts Payable Clerk

Skills
Accounting StandardsBiotechnologyEasily AdaptableFinancial OperationsFinancial SystemsGLStructured Finance
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred
  • 2–3 years of Accounts Payable or finance support experience in a public company ideally life sciences
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and procure-to-pay workflows
  • Ability to manage high invoice volumes and vendor communications accurately and efficiently
  • Experience with ERP systems especially NetSuite and AP automation tools such as Tipalti highly desirable
  • Prior month-end close support including accrual preparation and reconciliations is a plus
  • Familiarity with SOX-compliant environments and internal control procedures is an advantage

Nice to have

  • Highly organized
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proactive attitude
  • Flexible
  • Strong communication skills
  • Integrity
  • Discretion
  • Eager to learn

Day to day

  • Review and process invoices and payment requests with accuracy and speed while applying company policies and approval controls
  • Monitor the AP inbox and communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams to resolve inquiries and discrepancies
  • Maintain precise financial records in NetSuite and Tipalti while supporting payment runs month-end close activities and vendor setup