Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401K plan

Flexible paid leave

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in South San Francisco, CA. This role involves managing invoices, processing expense reports, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and strong Excel skills. This position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• Experience in a biotech company is a plus.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Biotech company experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel and prior use of ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Enter inventory invoices in the accounting system.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with vendor management.
• Maintain accurate AP records and ensure policy adherence.
• Assist with month-end tasks and AP aging/Payables subledger closing.
• Generate and send invoices to customers.
• Record payments received in the accounting system.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SOX compliance experience

Excellent attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in expanding your accounting career in the South San Francisco, CA area? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can continue to grow and learn? This is a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist. LHH is working with a large Biotech company that strives itself on innovation. This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Enter inventory invoices in the accounting system
• Process employee expense reports
• Assist in preparation of payments to third parties, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers
• Assist with vendor management
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Assist with the completion of month-end tasks including preparing the AP aging schedule and closing the Payables subledger
• Generate and send accurate and timely invoices to customers
• Maintain accurate records of payments received and record in the accounting system
• Track and distribute corporate credit cards to employees
• Respond to credit card-related inquiries from employees and resolve concerns and issues on time
• Handle accruals
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is a plus
• Five plus years of experience
• Experience with SOX compliance
• Biotech company experience
• Proficient with Excel and prior use of some ERP system
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and record-keeping
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines by prioritizing tasks
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

Employment type

• Contract

Location

South San Francisco, CA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan
• Flexible paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave where required by law; Holiday pay upon eligibility

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Seniority level

• Associate

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing