Why would I want this job?

Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist with a global commercial diversified biopharmaceutical company.

What would I be doing?

  • Reviews invoices for compliance with company policies and signature authority limits and processes invoices and related vendor documents (i.e., purchase orders, goods receipts, etc.); reconciles and codes invoices and ensures invoices are appropriately approved.
  • Ensures proper record retention of A/P documentation including, but not limited to: maintaining vendor files and accurately e-filing invoices and related documents.
  • Accurately enters transactions into company’s accounting system and records any adjustments.
  • Prepares weekly ACH, Checks and wire transfer requests and creates and maintains bank templates.
  • Assists with reporting and month, quarter, and year-end close processes.
  • Builds and maintains positive internal and external relationships while researching and resolving invoicing issues.
  • Handle ERP workflow exceptions and clear them from the system according to the established procedures.
  • Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

What would make me qualified?

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

  •  A Bachelor’s Degree preferred and a minimum of 2 years of current, related Accounts Payable or Accounting experience, ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry OR equivalent experience and/or education.

 Special Knowledge or Skills Needed

  • Familiarity with taxes and three-way matching (i.e., purchase orders, invoices, and receipts).
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

 Special Knowledge or Skills Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business discipline.
  • Previous professional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.
  • Experience working in a small, but fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Prior experience in processing invoices, payments in ERP and Accounting systems such as SAP, Ariba, etc.
  • Experience working in a SOX regulated environment.

 * Travel Requirements

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