Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Exelixis is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team. This position will support all aspects of the accounts payable function which includes invoice and payment processing, vendor payment inquiries, and month end closing activities. This person will be responsible for auditing all employee expense reports for compliance with the Company’s Travel and Entertainment Policy as well as the Company’s Health Care Compliance Policy. In addition, this person will be responsible for gathering data from Concur and SAP for Transparency Reporting.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform full-cycle AP workflow from timely and accurate processing of incoming AP invoices; this includes 3-way matching, coding and data entry Process payment requests, upload invoice spreadsheets and Concur files Work with accountants and/or business partners to determine coding of NONPO invoices Reconcile vendor statements and maintain strong vendor relationships: resolve incorrect payment allocations and other account disputes to ensure ongoing purchase ability Process weekly payment run for checks, ACH, E-Card, and wire transfers Audit expense reports for field-based sales and medical affairs personnel Manage AP email box: research, resolve and respond timely to both internal and external inquiries Review accounts payable register and other accounts payable related reports Review and understand SOX compliance and all documentation as it applies to duties and the department Continue to apply best practices to all AP areas by adding value through process improvement and creating workflow efficiencies, e.g. reduce processing time, improve accuracy and reduce paper-based processes Perform additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Education: High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience; or, Associate degree in related field Bachelor's degree (B.A/B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred May require certification in assigned area

Experience: Prior AP work experience required

Knowledge/Skills: SAP/Concur software proficiency preferred General knowledge of accounting principles High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Strong data entry skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to interact cooperatively and work as a team Mindset to improve processes Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Collaborate with key contacts outside own area of expertise

WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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