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Posted June 10, 2026
Robert Half

Accounts Payable Analyst

Foster City, CA 94404, US Contract
Compensation: $39.59 to $45.84 Hourly

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to join a growing organization in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day payables operations while building strong relationships with vendors and internal partners. The role will support invoice processing, expense administration, and process optimization in a fast-paced life sciences environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities in NetSuite, ensuring invoices are entered accurately, coded properly, and processed on time.
• Act as the main point of contact for vendors and internal teams to address payment questions, billing issues, and account concerns.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, collections matters, and outstanding payments by applying both corporate and vendor-facing AP knowledge.
• Coordinate vendor setup and ongoing record maintenance to keep supplier information accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, policy alignment, and timely reimbursement processing.
• Provide Concur system support by assisting with user access, monitoring compliance with expense policies, and troubleshooting workflow issues.
• Evaluate current payable procedures, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy and operational performance.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks such as accrual support, reconciliations, and preparation of AP-related reporting.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, audit expectations, and financial policies across all payable activities.
• Contribute to reporting, performance tracking, and broader AP operational projects that support a scaling organization.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable or closely related finance operations.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite, including invoice processing and day-to-day AP transaction management.
• Prior experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences settings is required.
• Background supporting vendor-facing accounts payable functions is strongly preferred.
• Experience administering Concur, including user support and expense workflow oversight.
• Proven ability to manage employee expense report programs and enforce policy compliance.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with AP automation or process enhancement initiatives are preferred.

Compensation

$39.59-$45.84 Hourly

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