Accounts Payable Clerk
Skills
Accounting StandardsBiotechnologyEasily AdaptableFinancial OperationsFinancial SystemsGLStructured Finance
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
