Accounts Payable Specialist

BioPhase; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 140,894 - 211,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-development resources

Diverse and inclusive community

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Lima. This role involves managing full-cycle accounts payable, auditing invoices, and reconciling transactions. Candidates should have 3-5 years in AP or accounting, preferably in life sciences, and a relevant degree. The position offers career-development resources within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of AP or accounting experience in a public company; life science/biotech industry experience preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including processing weekly check runs and electronic payments.
• Audit invoices for accuracy and proper coding; ensure internal approvals are obtained.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and review employee expense reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3-5 years of AP or accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Concur

Job description

Overview

BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Life Sciences community. We are currently looking for an onsite contract-to-hire Accounts Payable Specialist for a leading San Diego area biotech company.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including processing weekly check runs and electronic payments
• Audit invoices for accuracy and proper coding; ensure internal approvals are obtained
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and review employee expense reports (e.g., via Concur or similar systems)
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation and 1099 support
• Assist with general ledger support, including journal entries and reconciliations (e.g., cash, accruals, prepaids)
• Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with internal and external audits
• Support adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance procedures
• Assist with other general accounting tasks as needed, including vendor setup and occasional AR support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of AP or accounting experience in a public company; life science/biotech industry experience preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); experience with Great Plains, Concur, and ERP/AP automation tools is a plus
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Clear and professional communication skills; comfortable collaborating cross-functionally and with external vendors
• Experience working in a growing or startup environment is a plus

What we offer

As we work to develop innovations that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to help you reach your potential
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing