Accounts Payable Manager - direct hire, full time employee

Bothell, WA - hybrid (on site 2 day per week)

Benefits:

• generous company stock awards
• 401k matching program
• continued career growth
• medical, dental, vision
• life and disability insurance
• time off programs of Vacation and Sick

A leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of class-defining cell and gene therapy bioproduction tools and services, with a performance-based, family-oriented environment where authentic communication and treating colleagues with respect are required seeks an Accounts Payable Manager!

The Accounts Payable Manager is the business leader within the Accounting & Finance team in relation to the Company’s Procure to Pay business cycle and is responsible to 1) ensure financial deadlines are met by ensuring Accounts Payable transactions are properly accounted for and 2) all internal controls execute accurately and timely. This role oversees a team that is responsible for vendor approval, invoicing, payments, corporate credit card management, vendor issues or problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, oversee and act over the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, as well as various general ledger activities.
• Maintain an Accounts Payable (AP) system that properly reflects the financial activities of the Company.
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and implement new controls and/or control systems.
• Work with Controller to develop, write, and update detailed internal finance policies, procedures, flowcharts, training documents, and guidelines that detail the AP processes.
• Monitor policies and procedures, recommend improvements, participate in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serve as a resource in addressing issues related to AP.
• Ensure that AP activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company policies and procedures
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Operations, to ensure accurate operating expense reporting, and identifying efficient business operations

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience

1. 5 years of AP experience
2. Advanced knowledge of full cycle AP
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
5. Proficient NetSuite or similar ERP experience

Preferred Experience

1. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree
2. Solid understanding of GAAP