Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Werfen; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing invoices and managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a company committed to innovation and quality in healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in Accounts Payable.
• Associates' degree in Accounting or related field highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and accounts payable for multiple companies.
• Resolve vendor issues and discrepancies with procurement team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associates' degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Information

Number

ICIMS-2025-8728

Job function

Finance

Job type

Full-time

Location

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company's business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Overview

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts. May Provide training and assist in oversight of Accounts Payable Specialists.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
• Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or Werfen procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer
• Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
• Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger
• Assist in training new employees
• Other duties as required

Budget managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• External vendors
• Supplier Management & Procurement team
• Materials Management team
• Senior Cost accountant
• Various cross functional teams within the organization
• Financial Planning & Analysis team

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Education:
  • Associates' degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable
• Experience:
  • Minimum five years of experience working in Accounts Payable required
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word
  • Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com

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