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Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

Guardant Health
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Guardant Health is looking for an Assistant Manager who will contribute to the accounts payable operations of a publicly traded multinational company. The position will play a key role in the development implementation and improvement of accounts payable operations and related system and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have proven accounts payable operational experience working in a public company environment with global operations. This is a highly visible role working crossfunctionally and partnering closely with multiple teams.

To be successful the incumbent will be a strong people leader collaborator communicator project / process manager with the focus on details and the drive for continuous improvement. The position will be based in our Palo Alto office reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Direct daily tasks of Accounts Payable staff and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoice postings and payments identifying items of urgency and priority.
  • Prepare and / or conduct detailed reviews of journal entries account reconciliations and fluctuation analysis for all accounts payable related accounts.
  • Collaborates with internal and external customers to proactively identify research and resolve processing issues.
  • Builds and maintains business relationships with internal and external partners improving customer satisfaction and ensuring commitments are met.
  • Measure the productivity of the staff to streamline processes and promote efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Support maintenance of desktop procedures to ensure current processes are accurately documented.
  • Assist in corporate quarterly and annual auditors reviews with regards to accounts payable provide reconciliation support to help facilitate an optimal audit process.
  • Develop and maintain processes and internal controls for accounts payable operations identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
  • Assist in leading globalization efforts that aim to standardize accounts payable operations and increase efficiencies across the globally distributed team.
  • Support financial analysis and forecasting activities working closely with other departments including FP&A to provide insights into business performance.
  • Provide strong leadership coaching and training to the accounts payable team fostering professional development and growth.
  • Participate in special projects analysis and adhoc tasks as required by management.
  • Support ERP and technology initiatives.

Qualifications :

  • 5 years of relevant experience in a public company or public accounting firm required.
  • Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel.
  • Extensive ERP experience Oracle Fusion experience strongly preferred.
  • A solutionsoriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to effectively work with all levels and crossfunctionally within the company including Senior Management.
  • Strong analytical skills with a sharp focus on details.
  • Additional Information :

    Hybrid Work Model : At Guardant Health we have defined days for inperson / onsite collaboration and workfromhome days for individualfocused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled inoffice days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant our work model has created flexibility for better worklife balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

    For positions based in Palo Alto CA or Redwood City CA the base salary range for this fulltime position is $96000 to 129600. The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity.

    Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including but not limited to jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

    Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk / office environment; however there may be exposure to high noise levels fumes and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

    Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities longterm conditions mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support please reach out to

    Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health Inc. and how it is used please review our  Privacy Notice for Job Applicants .

    Please visit our career page at :  http : / / www.guardanthealth / jobs /

    Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Fulltime

    Key Skills

    Business,Account Payable,Data Entry,Customer Service,GAAP,QuickBooks,Office supply,General Ledger Accounting,Finance,Accounting,Excel,ACH,Reporting,Financial statement,ADP

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Salary : $96,000 - $129,600

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