Accounts Payable Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Accurately and promptly process vendor invoices for the Company's entities.

• Generate purchase orders based on approved work orders and align purchase orders with receipts/work orders and invoices where applicable.

• Regularly reconcile supplier statements.

• Prepare supplier payments in accordance with agreed terms.

• Aid in the monthly and quarterly accounts payable closing process, which includes identifying and documenting outstanding invoices and accrued expenses.

• Assist with bank reconciliations for all entities.

• Contribute to month-end and quarterly-end Finance activities.

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external auditors.

• Address audit requests and maintain organized, audit-ready accounts payable documentation.

• Help in developing and enhancing financial controls, accounting procedures, and process documentation.

• Support internal control and SOX compliance requirements concerning accounts payable.

• Assist in the implementation and optimization of automated AP invoice-processing workflows.

• Facilitate the integration of supplier payments with the banking platform and ERP system.

• Identify opportunities to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, documentation, and internal controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting; corporate environment experience is preferred.

• Experience in supporting a month-end closing process.

• Preferably experienced in life sciences, biotech, or other highly regulated environments.

• Familiarity with an ERP system; Business Central experience is preferred.

• Experience with AP automation, expense management, or electronic payment systems is advantageous.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and the procure-to-pay process.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a small, cross-functional finance team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the capability to perform reconciliations and analyze data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote company/team structure.

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• Practical skills assessment process prior to interviews.