Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Nextcure is searching for an experience accounts payable team player reporting to the controller. This role is hands on managing the full cycle of account payable from purchase order review and entry through cash disbursements and vendor statement reconciliation. The candidate should have experience within the Biotech industry and be an effective communicator. Attention to details and deadlines are important candidate profile strengths as are independence and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

·       Review and Enter Vendor Purchase Orders. Review purchase order log for timely input to QuickBooks.

·       Match Vendor Receipts, Invoices and Purchase Orders for entry into QuickBooks

·       Prepare Weekly Check Run for review with Controller

·       Resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies with Vendors

·       Review Vendor Statements for verify accuracy, research and resolve discrepancies.

·       Review of employee’s expense reports and enter into reporting system(s) as required.

·       Maintain open vendor payment files and maintain vendor relationships.

·       Review and assess open purchase order reports.

·       Develop schedules for recurring payments and other contract obligations.

·       Proficient in use of Concur Expense Reports and QuickBooks.

·       Maintain historical records by scanning documents.

·       Respect organization’s values by keeping information confidential while fostering teamwork and open communication

·       Maintain and improve systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines

·       Ad-hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications

       ·       3 plus years of experience in an Accounts Payable role REQUIRED.

·       Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED.

·       Biotech experience is highly valued. Public Company Experience preferred.

·       Experience with managing full cycle accounts payable process is highly valued.

·       Individual must be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, team player.

·       Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced, high volume environment and meet deadlines.

·       Ability to handle multiple tasks and react quickly in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong computer knowledge in excel spreadsheets and word processing required.