Accounts Payable Specialist
Azenta Life Sciences
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing payment cycles, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions. The ideal candidate is customer-service oriented, works well in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and internal controls.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Review invoices for appropriate approvals and coding.
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire, and check payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly.
- Maintain vendor master data and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.
- Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
- Collaborate with procurement, receiving, and department managers to resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and drive efficiencies.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience: 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERPs (Oracle & NetSuite).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Working Conditions/Schedule
4+ days/week onsite in our Burlington, MA HQ.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERPs (Oracle & NetSuite).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- 4+ days/week onsite
- Base Compensation: $66,000 - $83,000
Company overview
Azenta Life Sciences is a leading global provider of comprehensive life sciences solutions dedicated to enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to reach the market faster. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company operates worldwide with approximately 3,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Azenta offers an integrated suite of sample exploration and management solutions that accelerate discovery, development, and delivery processes for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and healthcare institutions. Their core capabilities span genomics services through GENEWIZ, cryogenic storage systems, laboratory automation, and informatics solutions. The company provides reliable cold-chain sample management, automated storage systems, consumables, instruments, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to support drug development, clinical research, and advanced cell therapies. Azenta's mission focuses on helping life sciences organizations operate with greater speed and precision while maintaining sample integrity throughout the research continuum.