Accounts Payable Specialist

Biodesix, Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic solutions company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and employee reimbursements. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The position is remote but requires occasional on-site meetings in Louisville, CO. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

120 hours of annual vacation

72 hours of paid sick time off

11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Discretionary Bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable/payroll/business work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and accounts payable principles.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounts payable including processing invoices and payments.
• Prepare and file monthly use tax returns and annual 1099 filings.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Concur Expense Management

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT US:

Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.

Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.

Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.

For more information, please visit www.biodesix.com.

JOB LOCATION

Louisville, CO – Remote

*Must reside within commutable distance from Louisville, CO to attend monthly & quarterly on-site meetings.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will work within the Finance department to develop and continuously improve our policies and processes for efficient and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and payments. These processes account for the largest expenses in the company and require significant attention to detail, creativity and problem solving, and decision making, while adhering to employee and/or vendor confidentiality within the confines of a regulated industry. This position will determine appropriate coding of invoices and payments for the General Ledger and financial statements, prepare and file monthly use tax returns, and prepare annual 1099 filings and any other required compliance filings related to employees and/or employee benefits. In addition, this position will ensure compliance with corporate expense and purchasing policies and support the Finance department as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full-cycle accounts payable, including:
• Set up vendors and collect W-9 forms
• Maintain vendor files
• Prepare 1099 filings on an annual basis
• Process invoices from receipt through payment
• Coordinate and post wire transfer payments, check runs and ACH payments
• Research and resolve discrepancies or other payment issues with vendors
• Maintain accurate records for all accounts payable transactions and support audit processes as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes regarding Accounts Payable
• Contribute to process improvement and policy updates within the function
• Expense report management, including:
• Receive, verify, and process employee expense reports, including corporate credit card transactions
• Review expense reports for compliance with company policy
• General Ledger
• Prepare and record journal entries for accounts payable and accrued liabilities
• Complete monthly account reconciliations
• Perform analysis on accounts payable related expenses
• Ad hoc projects or other duties as needed to support the Accounting Department
• Administrative duties associated with the position, such as copying and filing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and account payables principles
• Strong time management skills and proven ability to learn quickly on the job
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task with competing deadlines
• Team player, but must also have the ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Experience with internal and external customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong computer skills; knowledge and experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Concur Expense Management system preferred
• Extreme attention to confidentiality requirements, policies and/or expectations
• Competency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable/payroll/business work experience, preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, preferred

COMPENSATION:

We are excited to provide

• Hourly Base Salary Starting at $23.03
• Discretionary Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account
• 120 hours of annual vacation
• 72 hours of paid sick time off
• 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee recognition program

Individual base compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.

Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.