Overview

BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Life Sciences community. We are currently looking for an onsite contract-to-hire Accounts Payable Specialist for a leading San Diego area biotech company.

Responsibilities

- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including processing weekly check runs and electronic payments
- Audit invoices for accuracy and proper coding; ensure internal approvals are obtained
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and review employee expense reports (e.g., via Concur or similar systems)
- Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation and 1099 support
- Assist with general ledger support, including journal entries and reconciliations (e.g., cash, accruals, prepaids)
- Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with internal and external audits
- Support adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance procedures
- Assist with other general accounting tasks as needed, including vendor setup and occasional AR support

Qualifications





- 3-5 years of AP or accounting experience in a public company; life science/biotech industry experience preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); experience with Great Plains, Concur, and ERP/AP automation tools is a plus
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Clear and professional communication skills; comfortable collaborating cross-functionally and with external vendors
- Experience working in a growing or startup environment is a plus

What we offer

As we work to develop innovations that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

- Full support and career-development resources to help you reach your potential
- A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

Seniority level

- Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Contract

Job function

- Accounting/Auditing

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📌 Accounts Payable Specialist (Lima)
🏢 BioPhase
📍 Lima