Overview:
Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Job Summary:
The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate input and validation of internal and external vendor invoices, and for providing advanced support for the AP function and Accounting Department as needed.
Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform timely and accurate coding, matching and payment of internal and external vendor invoices.
- Handle vendor inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure documents are complete and accurate.
- Investigate pricing and receiving discrepancies, missing invoices, and request proof of delivery in order to facilitate payment.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure tracking and timely disposition of all invoices
- Ensure prompt resolutions for past due invoices; regularly review invoices on hold.
- Maintain adequate and organized files and records.
- Work to resolve escalated issues and problems.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with the Company’s quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extreme attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Strong communication, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Adaptable to process and system improvements.
- Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and ability to conceptualize potential solutions.
- Ability to effectively communicate in Englush (US) and C1 level German
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or higher in accounting or equivalent years of experience in related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounts payable
NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.