Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN) is a fast growing life-sciences company focused on the development, production and commercialization of high-value consumable products used in the process of manufacturing biological drugs. Our bioprocessing products are sold to major life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Global public company seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented professional to join our growing Finance team. This position will be responsible for coordinating with both internal and external contacts to ensure the timely and accurate processing and payment of purchase invoices, as well as respond to queries from vendors. This is a hands-on position working directly with all members of the finance department, and the ability to multi-task, cross train, and improve processes in a rapidly changing environment is essential. The ideal candidate would possess excellent interpersonal skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to own and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts payable activities including, but not limited to posting transactions to the general ledger and maintaining the Accounts Payable workflow in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Handle the execution of A/P transactions, including but not limited to: preparation of batch check runs, wire transfers, ACH transactions, company credit card reconciliations, and expense report processing
• Help manage the Company's A/P inbox with the ability to triage requests and prioritize as needed
• Provide internal and external customer service via email and phone support
• Ensure timely payment/processing and serve as a key department resource for any necessary sales and use tax regulations
• Develop and maintain relationships with both clients and vendors through effective and timely communication
• Responsible for receipt, invoice and voucher processing, accurate data entry and 3-way match
• Provide general ledger account coding for invoices and expense reports to ensure accuracy of financial results
• Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons
• Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for management review as needed
• Other projects and duties as required to support the Accounting/Finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
• 2 years’ experience in full cycle A/P processes
• Ability to work and communicate across the organization
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities with deadlines, without sacrificing quality
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative and be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and sense of discretion, with outstanding organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Know when/how to effectively escalate issues/ask questions
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system a plus