Sr. Accounts Payable Processor

Sr. Accounts Payable Processor

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support cutting-edge research and innovative operations in the Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics sector. As a Senior Accountant / Senior AP Specialist, you will play a key role in AP and GL accounting, financial audits, SOX compliance, and month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process AP invoices, checks, wires/ACH, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Collaborate with department heads, purchasing, and receiving teams for approvals
• Manage vendor relationships: monitor payments and resolve open issues
• Prepare/review AP accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets depreciation, deferred rent, and reconciliations
• Assist in month-end close, account reconciliation, journal entries, SOX compliance, and financial audits
• Ensure timely 1099 filings
• Guide Accountant/Staff Accountant on AP processing and accounting questions
• Identify and implement process improvements; participate in ERP system upgrades
• Support team with other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing
• Proficiency with Excel (vlookup, if functions, pivot tables, etc.)
• Hands-on GL experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Experience with Expandable ERP systems a plus