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
  
  

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