AP Accountant (Temp Contract) in Fremont, California at Cytek Biosciences Inc

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to manage the day-to-day AP process and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. This person should take ownership of AP activities, actively monitor outstanding items, follow up on approvals, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including PO and non-PO invoices.

· Ensure invoices are properly reviewed, approved, and processed for payment by the required due dates.

· Proactively follow up with approvers to ensure invoices are approved on time and do not become overdue.

· Monitor AP aging, unpaid invoices, credits, and other outstanding items and ensure they are properly resolved.

· Follow up with vendors and internal departments on missing invoices, approvals, discrepancies, and payment issues.

· Investigate and resolve AP issues by identifying the root cause rather than simply addressing the immediate issue.

· Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

· Maintain accurate vendor and invoice records and ensure proper documentation.

· Communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, and discrepancies.

· Assist with month-end AP close, including accruals and AP reconciliations.

· Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency.

· Help develop and maintain AP procedures and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· NetSuite experience is a must.

· 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable

· Bachelor's degree in relevant field a plus

· Experience with SOX and internal controls

· Detail oriented individual and self-motivated

· Highly collaborative and hard-working

· Greate team player, communicator and listener in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.