

Accounts Payable Manager
Summary:
Browne Consulting Group is a boutique consulting firm providing accounting, finance, and human resource support to venture backed start-ups and to publicly traded life science and technology companies. We support fast-growing, demanding client who expect a high level of professionalism and service. Generally, we are the sole Accounting experts supporting each client and therefore we play a critical role in helping advance their business forward.
We are in search for a highly motivated full-time Accounts Payable Manager who is eager to make a huge difference in our client’s businesses. In this hands-on role, you will work alongside a BCG Controller to support 2 to 3 clients simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a track record of owning and managing all aspects of our accounts payable process.
Responsibilities:
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Code and enter invoices into Bill Pay
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Process supplier invoices, including accurate GL account coding
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Verify invoices are accurate and supported by underlying documentation
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Establish effective relationships with suppliers through communications on missing invoices, credits/rebills, incorrect invoices etc.
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Prepare electronic, check and wire payment runs
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Prepare supplier credit applications, tax-exempt certificates, and other applicable documentation
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Manage AP email account by saving supplier invoices and researching/responding to supplier inquiries
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Support month end financial close process by ensuring timely entry of invoices and follow up with invoice owners so that approvals and procurement holds are resolved prior to deadlines
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Assist the quarterly and year-end audit process, including providing materials to support audit requests
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Maintain accurate W9 vendor information and assist in preparing annual 1099 filing process
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Follow AP policies and procedures; identify opportunities to drive increased process efficiencies
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Review employee expense reports to confirm compliance with company policy
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Provide procurement support by verifying spend commitments are documented on a purchase order and support internal stakeholders by communicating potential PO issues
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Special projects and other tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications:
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5+ years of accounts payable experience required
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
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Biotech / pharma experience preferred
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Experience working with Bill.com and QuickBooks Online preferred
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Experience working with NetSuite preferred
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Proficient with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
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Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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Dependable, flexible and consistently reliable team player
Job Details:
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Health benefits, HSA, holidays, PTO, commuting benefit and a matching 401(K)
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Expected to average 40 billable hours per week
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Working in our Cambridge office part-time encouraged, with fully remote a potential option