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Benchling

Accounts Payable Accountant

San Francisco, CA

Over the coming years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy are dramatically changing how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomaterials are transforming the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, and the makeup of everyday objects. Crop science and synthetic biology are producing sustainable and ethical food. Benchling’s mission is to accelerate the research that propels us towards this reality, and magnify its impact, through modern software.

Every day, scientists around the world use Benchling’s applications, platform, & analytics in their efforts to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. For these scientists, Benchling is the central technology they use to conduct their research. Our customers include pharmaceutical giants, leading biotechs, and the world’s most renowned research institutes.

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When it is safe to return to office, we will be a hybrid office and will ask employees to come into the office at least 3 times a week.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Accounts Payable Accountant will play a key role in our growing Procure to Pay team. We are looking for an individual with an accounting background, great understanding of GAAP and general ledger structure, and interest in accounting systems and integrations. If you are attentive, collaborative, curious and like to be challenged at a hyper-growth SaaS company, we would love to meet you!

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

  • Be a key contributor in the full cycle procure to pay processes, including reviewing and executing purchase orders and vendor contracts, and managing vendor records, coding and posting invoices, securing sufficient support and approval for invoices. Act as a primary point of contact, internally and externally, to address all vendor and employee expense inquiries.
  • Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with the business travel and expense policies and approval matrices.
  • Train, educate, and adhere to the Company credit card policy and assist users with virtual card requests and approvals. Review and process credit card transactions, post the correct descriptions and coding, and obtain documentation and support.
  • Prepare timely and accurate check runs for vendor and employee expense disbursements. Process payments on approved disbursements.
  • Identify and post job-specific journal entries (e.g. forex on multi-currency transactions, prepaid and related amortization, accruals, deposits, etc.). Prepare monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and cash disbursement analysis. Assist in month/quarter/year-end financial close and reporting processes.
  • Participate in designing and executing best in class procure to pay processes. Continue to develop systems and processes to optimize scalability, efficiency and internal controls.
  • Lead or assist on special projects as needed (e.g. audits, tax and compliance filings, system implementation, etc.).

ABOUT YOU 

  • BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent with a solid understanding of GAAP
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience working directly in an accounting role
  • Familiarity with NetSuite preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite with intermediate skills in Excel including VLOOKUP, if functions, pivot tables, etc.
  • Experience in SaaS environment preferred
  • Analytical and motivated to self-educate; able to identify and report relevant issues to management for timely and accurate resolution
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and demands
  • Versatile, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and various levels of management as well as external contacts
  • Reliability with strong work ethic, maturity and professionalism to handle confidential data

#LI-JE1

Benchling welcomes everyone. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity and inclusion by broadening our ways of problem-solving for future challenges. Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for this job, we strongly encourage you to apply.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

  • Admit mistakes and shortcomings
  • Deliver results
  • Disagree and commit
  • Obsess over customers
  • Rely on work ethic
  • Show empathy
  • Recruit and develop the best
  • Sweat the details
  • Think and communicate clearly
  • Unite around the mission

PERKS AND BENEFITS

  • Work with a talented yet humble team
  • Competitive compensation & equity package
  • Weekly virtual social events, and annual company retreats
  • 401k, Medical, dental, and vision insurance (US Employees Only)
  • Monthly health & wellness stipend
  • Yearly educational stipend
  • Flexible & Generous Vacation Policy: If you feel you need a break, you can talk directly with your manager to find coverage and support while you are out of the office. Need time off to vote? We've got you covered. 
  • Quarterly company-wide mental health days off
  • Holiday Shut-down: company-wide holiday shut-down between Christmas Eve and New Years
  • Major US and EMEA holidays observed
  • To support remote work conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Benchling provides each employee a one-time stipend of $1,000(USD) upon commencing employment, and additional discounted employee purchase plans for home-office equipment.

Protecting the health of our employees and the candidates interested in a role at Benchling is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and being open and flexible with any changes related to our interviewing process.

For applicants for U.S.-based roles only: All new hires in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination prior to their first day of employment. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons, we will explore potential reasonable accommodations; however, Benchling may not be able to grant such accommodations in all cases if doing so would cause an undue hardship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job ID: 2609556
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K)

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