AP Accountant (Temp Contract)
Cytek Biosciences Inc
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to manage the day-to-day AP process and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. This person should take ownership of AP activities, actively monitor outstanding items, follow up on approvals, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including PO and non-PO invoices.
- Ensure invoices are properly reviewed, approved, and processed for payment by the required due dates.
- Proactively follow up with approvers to ensure invoices are approved on time and do not become overdue.
- Monitor AP aging, unpaid invoices, credits, and other outstanding items and ensure they are properly resolved.
- Follow up with vendors and internal departments on missing invoices, approvals, discrepancies, and payment issues.
- Investigate and resolve AP issues by identifying the root cause rather than simply addressing the immediate issue.
- Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Maintain accurate vendor and invoice records and ensure proper documentation.
- Communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoices, payments, and discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end AP close, including accruals and AP reconciliations.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency.
- Help develop and maintain AP procedures and documentation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- NetSuite experience is a must.
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field a plus
- Experience with SOX and internal controls
- Detail oriented individual and self-motivated
- Highly collaborative and hard-working
- Great team player, communicator and listener in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- NetSuite experience is a must.
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field a plus
- Experience with SOX and internal controls
- Detail oriented individual and self-motivated
- Highly collaborative and hard-working
- Great team player, communicator and listener in a fast-paced environment
Company overview
Cytek Biosciences Inc is a leading cell analysis solutions company specializing in flow cytometry technology. Headquartered in Fremont, California, the company develops and manufactures innovative flow cytometry instruments, reagents, and software solutions that enable researchers to conduct high-parameter cell analysis. Cytek's proprietary full spectrum flow cytometry technology allows scientists to analyze up to 40 colors simultaneously, providing unprecedented depth in immune cell profiling and cellular characterization. The company's product portfolio includes the Cytek Aurora series, Northern Lights, Orion, and Muse Micro cell analyzers, along with cFluor reagents optimized for spectral cytometry. Cytek serves pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic institutions, and clinical researchers worldwide, supporting applications in immuno-oncology, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases, drug discovery, and genomics. The company is committed to making advanced flow cytometry accessible and affordable while maintaining high ethical standards and fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.