Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist at Neurona Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, NetSuite, Concur, Invoice Processing, Vendor Reconciliation, Month-end Close, 1099 Reporting, Financial Compliance, Internal Controls, Procurement, Bill.com, Data Entry, Communication, Time Management, Process Improvement

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

SR. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080 POSITION SUMMARY Neurona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco focused on developing transformative neuronal cell-based therapies for neurological diseases. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to support our growing finance organization. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, while helping to build scalable processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization at the intersection of science and innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the accounts payable inbox and ensure timely response to vendor and internal inquiries * Review, code, and process vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies * Prepare vendor payments; monitor payment cycles to ensure timeliness and avoid disruptions * Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies * Support month-end close activities and account reconciliations * Partner cross-functionally (Finance, Procurement, Operations) to resolve invoice and purchasing discrepancies * Maintain accurate and audit-ready AP records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements (including 1099 reporting) * Process employee expense reports in Concur in accordance with company policy * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability of AP operations * Support internal and external audits as needed * Contribute to ad hoc projects and broader finance initiatives QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred * 5 – 7 years of relevant accounts payable experience * Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, and basic accounting principles * Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and expense management tools (e.g., Concur) * Familiarity with AP automation tools and electronic payment platforms (e.g., Bill.com) * Knowledge of 1099 reporting and vendor compliance requirements * High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills * Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally * Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment * Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in optimizing processes ```

Responsibilities

The specialist will manage the accounts payable process, including invoice coding, vendor payments, and account reconciliations. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance and support month-end close activities.