ap specialist | NETSUITE expKMC Solutions

ROLE OVERVIEW
At Benchling, we value operations. Our Accounts Payable department is determined to consistently exceed expectations both as related to key operating metrics, as well as related to employee experience. We recognize that aside from ensuring that we can pay every one of our vendors on time, every time, we are also here to make every Benchling employee's experience be best in class.
As we grow our team, we are looking for our first hire in Manila, Philippines. This is an Accounts Payable Specialist role reporting to the Head of Accounts Payable who is located in San Francisco, CA, USA.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
· Manage Accounts Payable email inbox, and address vendor inquiries
· Perform invoice coding and processing
· Perform supplier contract review, PO processing, and matching
· Perform travel expense review, coding, and approvals
· Process travel expense reimbursements in accordance with business policies and approval matrices
· Correspond with employees and address their inquiries regarding travel and expense
· During month-end close
o Prepare AP aging reconciliation workbook
o Perform vendor transactions trend analysis
o Import travel expense data into NetSuite (credit card transactions, expense reports, payments, etc.)
· 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.
· Participate in designing and executing best-in-class 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
· Strong accounting knowledge/experience
· NetSuite accounting system experience
· Proficient with Excel, including lookup, if functions, pivot tables
· Experience working in fast growth company 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
Work Logistics
· 40hrs/week
· Flexible hours
· To be determined (flexible within time range), expected availability for meetings/trainings:
o Once a week, hour long, 1:1 meeting with manager between 6pm-8:30pm on Monday
o Once a week, hour long, team meeting between 6am-8:30am on Thursday
o During initial training periods, 90 minute training sessions to be scheduled between 6am-8:30am and 6pm-8:30pm on weekdays (Mon-Fri)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
13th month salary