Temp - Accounts Payable Accountant

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances, vendor statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures, including accruals. A successful accounts payable accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to recognize expense in the correct period.

Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities

• Record accounts payable purchase orders, invoices and payments in accordance with established accounting policies and principles
• Monitors and responds to vendor-related queries
• Post and process accrual journal entries
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Post accounts payable invoices and perform reconciliations
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, complete accounts payable, etc. as assigned
• Month end duties as assigned
• Prepare and reconcile prepaid expense schedules
• Assist with other accounting projects as assigned

Requirements

Education / Experience

Language Ability

Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is needed. The ability to effectively present information

and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public is also necessary.

Math Ability

The ability to apply advanced concepts of accounting is required.

Reasoning Ability

Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative and executive issues. Must display excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software and database software.

Certificates and Licenses

N / A

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love :

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always .

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here :

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