About the Accounting Clerk Role at This Thriving Biotech Firm

Join an exciting opportunity through Robert Half as an Accounting Clerk / AP Specialist with a rapidly growing, publicly traded biotech company in Newark, California. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $95,000 plus bonus and equity, making it an ideal role for detail-oriented finance professionals seeking stability and growth in the biotech sector. Newark, CA, located in the heart of Silicon Valley's innovation hub, provides an unparalleled environment for career advancement in accounts payable and accounting operations.

Robert Half is proud to partner with this innovative biotech leader to find top talent. As an AP Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining financial accuracy and efficiency, supporting the company's expansion in cutting-edge biotechnology research and development. This role demands precision, collaboration, and a proactive approach to accounts payable processes, perfect for accounting clerks with experience in high-volume invoice management and vendor relations.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve a dynamic mix of core AP functions and strategic contributions:

• Verify and process vendor invoices with precision and timeliness to ensure seamless cash flow management.
• Manage a large portfolio of vendor accounts, strictly adhering to company policies, GAAP standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with vendors, purchasing teams, and internal stakeholders to swiftly resolve any invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
• Execute 3-way and 2-way matching of invoices against purchase orders and receipts, minimizing errors and fraud risks.
• Reconcile complex vendor statements monthly, partnering with the Purchasing department to address variances and maintain ledger accuracy.
• Handle employee expense reports end-to-end: validate against company guidelines, correct discrepancies, and flag abnormal expenses for approval.
• Contribute to financial system enhancements and upgrades, working hand-in-hand with the Financial Systems team to implement process improvements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to vendors, management, and colleagues, fostering strong relationships across the organization.
• Take on special projects and ad-hoc duties, showcasing your versatility in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Required Qualifications for Accounting Clerk Success

To excel in this AP Specialist role, candidates should bring:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounting clerk positions, or similar finance roles, ideally in biotech, pharma, or tech industries.
• Strong proficiency in invoice processing, 2-way/3-way matching, and vendor statement reconciliations using ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume vendor accounts with accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills for discrepancy resolution and expense validation.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder service.
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur, Expensify) and Microsoft Excel for reporting.
• Adaptability to participate in system implementations and process optimizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; Associate's or equivalent experience considered.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls is a plus for this publicly traded company.

This role requires a meticulous professional who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting. If you're an accounting clerk passionate about biotech innovation, this is your chance to advance your career.

Why Join Us? Outstanding Benefits and Career Growth

Beyond the attractive $90K-$95K salary, bonus, and equity, this position offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, and more in an excellent employee package.
• Equity Ownership: Stake in a publicly traded biotech success story with high growth potential.
• Professional Development: Exposure to system upgrades, special projects, and expanding operations.
• Innovative Culture: Work with a dynamic team at the forefront of biotech advancements in Newark, CA.
• Robert Half Support: Expert recruitment guidance from Christina Tran and the Robert Half team.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your accounting career in Silicon Valley's biotech hub. Contact Christina Tran at Robert Half today for more details or to apply! Keywords: Accounting Clerk jobs Newark CA, AP Specialist biotech, accounts payable careers Silicon Valley.