Accounts Payable Accountant

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotechnology firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage various accounts payable transactions and ensure timely processing of invoices. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and a customer service mindset. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple departments, contributing to a high-performing finance organization in Boston. Join a workplace committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of accounts payable or relevant accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Strong customer service-oriented attitude.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded and processed.
• Investigate issues with invoice processing.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Our client, a growing biotechnology firm in Boston, is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the AP Accountant will partner with many departments within the company and work with the Controller to continue building a high-performing finance organization.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get experience in the life sciences industry!

Specific Responsibilities

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices, recurring payments, and manual check requests in accordance with policies and controls
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded, approved, posted, and processed within established deadlines
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Monitor disbursements dashboard to ensure timely payments
• Respond and interact with internal customers and vendors/suppliers
• Generate reports for review such as exception reports, accounts payable aging reports, and other month-end reports as requested
• Ensure the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the data
• Ensure vendor maintenance is kept up to date and respond to all vendor inquires
• Assist in month end closing

Job Requirements

• 1-3+ years directly applicable accounts payable experience or relevant accounting/ finance experience preferred
• Strong customer service-type attitude and ability to successfully deal with employee and vendor questions and resolve issues
• Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the confidential nature of duties, tasks, and information
• Incredibly detail oriented and results driven
• Ability to meet critical deadlines

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.