Position Summary:

Synthekine, Inc has a wonderful opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our rapidly growing team. This role is responsible for leading full-cycle Accounts Payable. The responsibilities include entering invoices, vouching valid payables for payment, processing a weekly check run, researching PO/invoice issues and following up on non-invoiced receipts. The individual will also be responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate performance of financial close activities for the AP function each month. This can be a Hybrid role (office/remote).

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes accounts payable invoices validating quantities, prices, extensions, discounts and sales tax. Also ensure proper coding of new invoices processed.
• Reconciles receiving and price related discrepancies with vendors and/or purchase order owners and Purchasing departments.
• Maintains current and accurate records related to accounts payable.
• Leads the weekly process of cash disbursements including the preparation of ACH, wire and check batches.
• Communicates with Purchasing regarding inquiries and issues related to purchase orders.
• Communicates with internal department personnel regarding payable and receiving issues.
• Responsible for all written and oral communication regarding payments and charges related to assigned vendors.
• Researches and processes credit memos and re-bills for assigned vendors.
• Reconciles vendor statements to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices and resolution of discrepancies.
• Reconciles AP subledger and Bill.com against the general ledger for month-end.
• Assists with preparation, recording and maintenance of month-end close accounting accruals for vendor services / deliverables not billed by month-end.
• Assists with quarterly and year-end audit requests from external auditors related to areas of responsibility.
• Maintains and follows accounting and AP procedures in compliance with SOX internal controls.
• Contributes to ERP system enhancement related to the procure to pay cycle processes.
• Assists other team members or ad hoc projects, as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Positive and proactive attitude, and ability to work autonomously when needed
• Ability to be resilient to address issues or new situations
• Ability to process ~ 500 invoices per month
• Strong organizational skills
• Bio-tech industry experience preferred
• NetSuite, Bill.com and Point Purchasing systems experience a plus

The anticipated salary range for the position of Accounts Payable Specialist based in our Menlo Park, CA office is $30.00-36.00/hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Synthekine is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. We comply with all state federal and local laws regarding pay practices.