What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supplier Operations Analyst position at Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.?
At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Global Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Supplier Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the end-to-end supplier onboarding process and maintaining accurate supplier records within NetSuite. This role serves as the primary resource for supplier setup, supplier record updates, tax documentation validation, and supplier data administration while providing support for accounts payable processing activities.
The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, experience working with ERP systems, and the ability to manage supplier records accurately while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Supplier Onboarding & Supplier Data Maintenance (Primary Responsibility)
- Support the end-to-end supplier onboarding process, including supplier setup, documentation collection, tax form validation, and record creation within NetSuite.
- Review supplier requests for completeness and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, Tax, Finance, and business owners to facilitate timely supplier activation, and support aligned decision-making.
- Maintain supplier master records and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Process supplier record changes, including banking updates, address changes, tax information updates, and other supplier maintenance requests.
- Conduct periodic supplier data reviews to identify discrepancies, control gaps, or improvement opportunities, and recommend practical actions to strengthen data accuracy and process reliability.
- Respond to supplier and internal inquiries related to supplier onboarding and supplier record maintenance.
- Support 1099 reporting and supplier tax compliance activities, including data validation, issue identification, and coordination with Tax/Finance partners as needed
Accounts Payable Operations (Secondary Responsibility)
- Process vendor invoices in NetSuite with attention to accuracy, coding, documentation, and compliance with AP procedures.
- Monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox, triage inquiries, resolve routine and moderately complex questions, and escalate higher-risk or non-standard issues appropriately.
- Review invoice details for accuracy, completeness, appropriate approvals, and alignment with internal controls.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Provide timely, professional responses to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payment status, documentation requirements, and AP process expectations.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred; Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- 4 years of relevant experience in accounts payable
- Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system strongly preferred, including experience maintaining supplier/vendor records and processing AP transactions.
- Strong working knowledge of AP processes, supplier onboarding, vendor master data, tax documentation, and internal control requirements.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with vendors, business owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical improvements, and support more efficient, reliable AP and supplier operations.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment within established procedures, and follow through on deliverables with limited oversight.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
- Strong commitment to ethical standards
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
- The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life, Travel and AD&D
401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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