Accounts Payable Specialist

Precigen, Inc; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Precigen, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Germantown, MD to support the AP workflow. The role involves reviewing purchase orders, validating receiving docs, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of AP experience and proficiency with MS Office. The position requires a degree and familiarity with accounting software; Dynamics SL experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
• Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL or NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounting/Finance with copying and filing documents.
• Scan documents to databases/files.
• Review POs and receipt documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain system matching AP invoices with documentation.
• Ensure proper coding for payables before entry.
• Enter invoices and credit memos into accounting system.
• May process AP checks and reimbursements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Ethical standards

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Full-time Regular Associate - STAFF Germantown, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1433

Salary Range: $27.00 To $31.00 Hourly

The Accounts Payable Specialist assists in the overall Accounts Payable process which includes: reviewing purchase orders and receiving documentation for correctness; processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices; completing timely payments; and managing vendor records, while serving as backup for the other Accounts Payable Specialist. Additionally, this position will assist in month-end close processes, and perform other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Accounting and Finance teams by making copies; filing documents.
• Scanning necessary documents to appropriate databases/files.
• Review purchase orders and receipt documentation for correctness.
• Maintain system for matching accounts payable invoices with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure proper coding for all payables before entry into system.
• Enter invoices and credit memos into accounting system.
• May process accounts payable checks (vendor payments for supplies and services, expense reimbursements, education reimbursements, check requests).
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounting department
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL Accounting Software (Accounts Payable & Purchasing Modules) or other accounting software applications such as Net Suite a plus, but not required.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with a vast number of departments to obtain information concerning purchase orders, receiving and other expenses.
• Ability to efficiently manage tasks and adjust rapidly to changing environmental priorities.
• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and trustworthiness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently on various types of tasks.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in various situations.