What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Analyst position at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)?
Accounts Payable Analyst
Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 days WFH)
12-Month W2 Assignment (potential to extend / convert)
Pay: $38–$40/hr
A leading biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing therapies for patients with rare diseases is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to support financial operations within a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate AP processing, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting continuous improvement across the AP function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across AP and related accounts.
- Review and process complex AP transactions while ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Identify root causes for invoice and supplier issues; submit and track IT tickets, coordinate meetings, and partner with internal support teams to drive resolution.
- Serve as backup to the AP Mailbox Coordinator as needed.
- Support month-end close activities, including clearing account discrepancies and performing variance analysis.
- Investigate AP exceptions, identify recurring trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist the AP Manager with process enhancements and improving reporting accuracy.
- Develop and document best practices for AP workflows and reconciliation procedures.
- Participate in special projects and tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred (High School diploma required).
- 1–2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles and internal control concepts (segregation of duties, validation, security, etc.).
- Ability to apply sound judgment and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving AP-related issues.
- Experience with Oracle and/or SAP is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.
Salary : $38 - $40