Contractor, Accounts Payable

PTC Therapeutics • Warren, MI

11d

About The Position

The Contractor, Accounts Payable Specialist assists with day-to-day Accounts Payable activities and serves as a business partner to the assigned PTC business area. The role reviews, verifies, and processes vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time; maintains organized Accounts Payable records; and supports documentation, process improvements, reporting, and projects. The specialist works with internal departments and external resources to research and resolve Accounts Payable issues and performs work in accordance with company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of current, related Accounts Payable or accounting experience; an equivalent combination of experience and/or education will also be considered.
• Familiarity with taxes and three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with internal and external team members.
• Analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline.
• Accounts Payable or accounting experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry.
• Experience in a small, fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and payments in ERP and accounting systems such as SAP or Ariba.
• Knowledge of OCR-based invoice capture and processing systems.
• Experience working in a SOX-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for compliance with company policies and signature authority limits; process invoices and related vendor documents, reconcile and code invoices, and ensure appropriate approvals.
• Maintain and retain Accounts Payable documentation, including vendor files and electronic invoice records.
• Enter transactions and adjustments accurately in PTC’s accounting system.
• Prepare weekly ACH, check, and wire transfer requests, and create and maintain bank templates.
• Assist with reporting and month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Build and maintain positive internal and external relationships while researching and resolving invoicing issues.
• Handle ERP workflow exceptions and clear them according to established procedures.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

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