What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at CBIZ Talent Solutions?
Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Location: Burlington, MA (Onsite – 4 days per week)
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in the life sciences industry, providing cutting-edge solutions in automated biosample management, genomic services, and informatics software. With a strong international presence and partnerships across top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions, the company is committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering world-class service.
About the Role
We are seeking a Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the team in Burlington, MA. This individual will play a key role in supporting global Accounts Payable operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial processes. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Specialist will collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, and an offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner to support full-cycle AP functions and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounts payable operations in conjunction with the offshore BPO team.
- Process invoices in compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.
- Partner with operations, procurement, and vendors to resolve invoice, purchase order, or payment discrepancies.
- Assist in month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
- Review vendor statements and maintain accounts in good standing.
- Provide timely and professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Research and resolve payment issues, including returned checks or stop payment requests.
- Deliver AP-related analytics to support business decisions and audits.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Support compliance with financial policies, SOX, and audit requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- 6 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
- Prior experience in a global, publicly traded company strongly preferred.
- Oracle or NetSuite experience preferred.
- Familiarity with 2- and 3-way match programs is helpful.
- Corporate credit card program administration experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Desired Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and locations.
- Continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving abilities.
Schedule & Working Conditions
- Onsite in Burlington, MA – 4 days per week required.
- Availability for virtual meetings across domestic and international time zones as needed.
