Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to process high-volume vendor invoices, code accurately, and support month-end close. You will manage vendor relationships and ensure timely payments within internal controls.

The role offers exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), strong Excel usage, and opportunities to drive process improvements in a fast-growing biotech environment with cross-functional collaboration across research and operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or a similar industry preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and code high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain AP records.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to AP.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Vendor management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Location: Cambridge, MA

• Be part of a fast-growing biotech company at the forefront of innovation
• Gain exposure to a highly collaborative finance team supporting research and operations
• Work in a dynamic Cambridge, MA market with strong career mobility
• Opportunity to strengthen systems experience (ERP, automation tools, process improvements)
• High visibility role with cross-functional interaction across departments
• Stable organization with strong funding and long-term growth trajectory
• Hands-on experience in a complex, high-volume AP environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Be part of a fast-growing biotech company at the forefront of innovation
• Gain exposure to a highly collaborative finance team supporting research and operations
• Work in a dynamic Cambridge, MA market with strong career mobility
• Opportunity to strengthen systems experience (ERP, automation tools, process improvements)
• High visibility role with cross-functional interaction across departments
• Stable organization with strong funding and long-term growth trajectory
• Hands-on experience in a complex, high-volume AP environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Key Responsibilities For The Accounts Payable Specialist

• Process and code high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies
• Execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain AP records
• Assist with month-end close activities related to AP
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

Qualifications For The Accounts Payable Specialist

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience in biotech, life sciences, or a similar industry preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Strong Excel skills