Accounts Payable Accountant

About Akoya Biosciences, Inc.

As The Spatial Biology Company®, Akoya Biosciences’ mission is to bring context to the world of biology and human health through the power of spatial phenotyping. The company offers comprehensive single-cell imaging solutions that allow researchers to phenotype cells with spatial context and visualize how they organize and interact to influence disease progression and response to therapy. Akoya offers a full continuum of spatial phenotyping solutions to serve the diverse needs of researchers across discovery, translational and clinical research: PhenoCode™ Panels and PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion, and PhenoImager HT Instruments.

Job Description Summary

The Accounts Payable Accountant is a key role in the AP department. The AP Accountant will be responsible for their assigned vendors (assigned by alphabet-active list currently over 600 vendors worldwide).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of invoice coding, account classifications, and journal entries; researches and resolves discrepancies based on review for assigned vendors
• Record recurring and non-recurring month end accounting journal entries and accruals provided by FP&A group
• Prepare detailed account analysis and maintain monthly reconciliations of all assigned balance sheet accounts
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies that arise during the reconciliation process
• Support FP&A and general accounting for specific reconciliations (accrued other, prepaid)
• Research and interpret data to resolve routine questions and problems. Refer more complex issues to Manager to minimize issues.
• Record monthly credit card transactions and complete reconciliation process
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Process accounts payable payments
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Prepare vendor list for 1099 processing
• Work with operations to ensure assigned vendors are set up with appropriate payment terms to support current cash forecast goals as provided by accounting manager
• Obtain credit reference information when requested
• Process check runs and check run tie out between 3rd party AP and ERP system
• Provide backup for AP accountant responsible for EE Expense reporting
• Assist with monthly closings
• Perform additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Accounting Manager to support quarterly / year end audits
• Record monthly corporate credit card transactions and complete monthly reconciliation process
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training
• 3-5 years of Accountant experience preferably in a scientific and / or life science industry assignment. A manufacturing background is highly preferred.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, etc.
• Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Professional and high integrity standards
• Experience with accounting software if preferred
• Ability and desire to perform several tasks concurrently
• Must possess excellent critical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

The hiring range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00 hourly, which may factor in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Akoya’s excellent benefits program includes a selection of Medical and Dental plans, and Life, AD&D and Short-Term Disability insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) with immediate Company match vesting, Company paid holidays and more!

Akoya values bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.