Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable & T&E

NOBEL Women; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

FSA

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Extended sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a publicly held life sciences organization seeking a Senior Accountant to streamline accounts payable and related processes. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments in a dynamic, regulated setting.

You will manage end-to-end AP, travel & expense programs, vendor setup, and international payments, while supporting month-end close and compliance initiatives. A strong background in NetSuite is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, procure-to-pay operations, expense administration, or general accounting.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, expense management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Prior experience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or other regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SOX-compliant environments or publicly traded companies is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accrual accounting, month-end close activities, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Experience handling domestic and international payments (ACH and wire).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations including invoice review, processing, vendor disbursements, PO matching, credit memos, accrual tracking, and reconciliations.
• Support and administer employee travel and expense programs per internal policies.
• Manage company credit card activity, monitor spending, resolve transaction issues, and prepare related reports.
• Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance, validate banking details, tax forms, and approvals.
• Execute domestic and international payments via ACH, wires, checks, and online banking.
• Assist month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, aging reports, and AP analyses.
• Investigate and resolve payment, vendor, employee, and banking inquiries with internal/external partners.
• Contribute to 1099 reporting, audit support, tax documentation processes, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, automation, workflow improvements, and process development projects.
• Recommend improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance vendor/employee experience.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Accrual accounting

Month-end close activities

Internal controls

Compliance standards

Domestic and international payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related

Tools

NetSuite

Expense management systems

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

LHH is partnering with an innovative, publicly held organization in the life sciences sector that develops and delivers impactful therapies on a global scale. The company is known for its team-oriented environment, supportive leadership, and commitment to advancing healthcare. This Senior Accountant opportunity is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys streamlining processes, collaborating across departments, and thriving in a dynamic, compliance-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities Of This Sr Accountant:

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice review and processing, vendor disbursements, purchase order matching, credit memo management, accrual tracking, and account reconciliations.
• Support and administer employee travel and expense programs while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Manage company credit card activity, monitor spending, address transaction issues, and prepare related reports.
• Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance activities, including validation of banking details, tax forms, and approval requirements.
• Execute domestic and international payment transactions through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and online banking systems.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, aging reports, and AP-related analyses.
• Investigate and resolve payment, vendor, employee, and banking inquiries while working closely with internal departments and external partners.
• Contribute to 1099 reporting, audit support, tax documentation processes, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements, automation efforts, workflow improvements, and continuous process development projects.
• Recommend and implement improvements that increase operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance the experience of both vendors and employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, procure-to-pay operations, expense administration, or general accounting.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, expense management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Prior experience within biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or another regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity working within a publicly traded company, SOX-compliant environment, or similarly regulated organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accrual accounting, month-end close activities, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Experience handling both domestic and international payments, including ACH transactions and wire transfers.

Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details:

$100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.