Accounts Payable Accountant

Our client, a growing biotechnology firm in Cambridge, is looking for an AP/Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the AP/Staff Accountant will partner with many departments within the company and work with the Controller to continue building a high-performing finance organization.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get experience in the life sciences industry!

Specific Responsibilities

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices, recurring payments, and manual check requests in accordance with policies and controls
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded, approved, posted and processed within established deadlines
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Monitor disbursements dashboard to ensure timely payments
• Respond and interact with internal customers and vendors/suppliers
• Generate reports for review such as exception reports, accounts payable aging reports, and other month-end reports as requested
• Ensure the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of the data
• Ensure vendor maintenance is kept up to date and respond to all vendor inquires.
• Assist in month end closing
• Provide audit support

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years directly applicable accounts payable experience or relevant accounting/ finance experience preferred.
• Strong customer service-type attitude and ability to successfully deal with employee and vendor questions and resolve issues
• Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the confidential nature of duties, tasks and information
• Incredibly detail-oriented and results driven
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.