AP Specialist (Contract)

VERACYTE, INC.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented AP Specialist (contract) to join the Accounting team in South San Francisco on a hybrid schedule.

You will manage high-volume vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and vendor master data to ensure timely, accurate processing in accordance with company policies and US GAAP. This 3-month contract offers a path to extension, with exposure to procure-to-pay processes, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, vendor master data, payment controls, accruals, reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable with ERP, expense management, and banking platforms.
• Preferred experience with Zone Capture, NetSuite, SAP Concur, and Bank of America CashPro.
• Ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax and vendor compliance (W-9, W-8BEN, 1099) and vendor banking documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, code, and route a high volume of vendor invoices weekly (PO and non-PO).
• Prepare new vendor requests and maintain vendor master data for U.S. and non-U.S. entities.
• Support weekly/biweekly payment runs and coordinate payment releases (ACH, check, wire).
• Collaborate with vendors, employees, FP&A, and service providers to resolve questions.
• Handle AP mailbox intake and invoice routing for electronic/mailable invoices.
• Prepare credit applications for vendor accounts and support audits.
• Research and resolve payable issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with month-end close: AP accruals, journal entries, aging, reconciliations.
• Assist with audit requests and internal controls documentation.
• Support employee expense and corporate card processes in SAP Concur.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel skills

ERP experience

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Zone Capture

SAP Concur

Bank of America CashPro

Job description

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way - it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

Our Values:

• We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
• We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
• We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.

The Position:

Veracyte is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative AP Specialist (contract) to join our Accounting team. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to a public company finance organization with an evolving, systems enabled Procure-to-Pay function, high-volume invoice activity, and strong cross-functional partnerships across Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and the business. You will help ensure vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, vendor data, and payment batches are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP.

This is a 3-month contract position with a potential for extension based out of our South San Francisco office with a Hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Process, review, code, and route a high volume of vendor invoices weekly, including PO and non-PO invoices, through Zone Capture and downstream NetSuite approval workflows.
• Prepare new vendor requests and maintain vendor master data for U.S. and non-U.S. entities in NetSuite, including supporting documentation such as tax forms, banking details, payment method, and audit support.
• Support weekly and biweekly payment runs by preparing payment batches in NetSuite and coordinating payment release for ACH, check, and wire payments.
• Partner with vendors, employees, cost center owners, FP&A, and third-party service providers to resolve invoice, payment, vendor setup, and reimbursement questions.
• Handle accounts payable mailbox intake and invoice routing, including invoices received electronically or by mail, and help ensure complete support is retained for processing and audit review.
• Prepare credit applications for vendor accounts
• Research and resolve payable issues by working directly with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review vendor statements, support account reconciliations, and help identify and resolve open or aged payables in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accrual support, journal entries, AP aging review, and account reconciliations, as needed.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering support for vendor data, invoice approvals, payment batches, employee expense reports, and related internal controls.
• Support employee expense and corporate card processes in SAP Concur, including expense report review, employee profile updates, and follow-up on policy or documentation exceptions.

Who You Are:

• A minimum of five years of related experience, preferably in a public company or SOX-controlled environment.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, vendor master data, payment controls, accruals, reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with ERP, expense management, and banking platforms.
• Preferred experience with Zone Capture, NetSuite, SAP Concur, and Bank of America CashPro.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of U.S. tax and vendor compliance requirements, including W-9, W-8BEN, 1099 reporting, and vendor banking documentation, is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.

#LI-Hybrid

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Pay range
$27-$31 USD

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

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