Description

Our established and public traded biotech client is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant/Specialist to support their Finance Team for 2 - 3 months to support the Accounting Manager with managing the accounts payable invoices.

The AP Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function to include:

Responsibilities

• Process 3-way P.O. matching goods and services invoices

• Review all invoices (including check requests and expense reports) for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

• Audit and process credit card bills

• Match invoices to ACH/checks, obtain all approvals/signatures for ACH/checks

• Process weekly Wire and ACH/check runs

• Maintain vendor profile

• Maintain and prepare and distribute annual tax forms such as, 1099s

• Respond to all vendor inquiries and proactively contact vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner

• Reconcile vendor statements and correct discrepancies

• Assist in month end closing, including, but not limited to: fixed assets, prepaid expense, and goods received not invoiced.

• Self-assess California Use Tax on purchases in accordance with California Sales & Use tax regulations and file returns 

• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

• Assist in annual financial audit

• Assist with other projects as needed

Requirements

- Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Quickbooks Online experience

- Expertise in Accounts Payable (AP)

- Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

- 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience

- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

- Self-starter and strong ethical standards

- Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

- Efficient in ERP systems

- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

- Competent with spreadsheets and databases

- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

- Great attention to detail

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