Accounts Payable Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in Princeton, NJ. You will own the Concur expense system, maintain vendor master data, and ensure timely, accurate processing of invoices with strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of AP experience, proficiency in Excel and ERP, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid/onsite work arrangements available as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including mid-level responsibilities.
• Prior experience managing Concur.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the expense management system (Concur).
• Maintain and optimize expense reporting systems.
• Oversee vendor master file maintenance and creating new vendors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and process high-volume invoices with accuracy.
• Manage approval process for non-PO invoices and perform 3-way matches for PO invoices.
• Assist with audits as needed.

Skills

Communication

Continuous Learning

Customer Service Orientation

Decision Making

Integrity

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

Concur

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Own the expense management system (Concur).
• Maintain and optimize expense reporting systems.
• Oversee vendor master file maintenance and creating new vendors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review and process high-volume invoices with accuracy.
• Manage approval process for non-PO invoices and perform 3-way matches for PO invoices.
• Assist with audits as needed.

Core Competencies

• Communication, Continuous Learning, Customer Service Orientation, Decision Making, Integrity, Teamwork.

Functional Competencies

• Problem Solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including mid-level responsibilities.
• Prior experience managing Concur.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Base salary (hourly) range: $55,000–$70,000. Bonus/incentive program included only if STI/LTI eligible.