Accounts Payable Specialist: Biotech Finance Growth

Bio-Techne; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, short/​

Long-term disability

401k + ESPP

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship & development programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, a Bio-Techne Brand, seeks an AP Specialist in Newark, CA. You will handle daily accounts payable, month-end close activities, and ad hoc projects while collaborating with department heads and the purchasing/receiving teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 1–3 years of AP experience, and strong Excel skills. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to grow with Bio-Techne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / business / finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft suite and Excel: vlookup, if function, pivot table etc.
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Reliable, dedicated, detail-oriented and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices & payment transactions (check run & wires/ACH) with focus on compliance, accuracy, efficiency & timeliness.
• Liaison with department heads for approvals, purchasing team and receiving team.
• Manage vendor relationship by monitoring timely payments & resolving open issues.
• Assist in month-end close activities, account reconciliation and analysis, journal entries, audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and enhance efficiency.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / business / finance or equivalent

1-3 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (VLOOKUP, IF, Pivot)

Job description

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, a Bio-Techne Brand, seeks an AP Specialist in Newark, CA. You will handle daily accounts payable, month-end close activities, and ad hoc projects while collaborating with department heads and the purchasing/receiving teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 1–3 years of AP experience, and strong Excel skills. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to grow with Bio-Techne.