AP Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the growing Finance Team at Iambic, a company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading technology. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for performing a broad range of accounts payable functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor disbursements, and expense reimbursements. This position requires a high degree of attention to detail, sound judgment, and adherence to established policies and procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and the ability to interact effectively with both internal stakeholders and external business partners. This position will be located in our San Diego Headquarters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process, review, and verify invoices, expense reports, credit card payments and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Match invoices and credit card charges to purchase orders, contracts, receipts and budget; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and process electronic transfers, wire transfers and check payments.

• Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries, ensuring timely and professional resolution of payment issues.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment-related inquiries.

• Maintain vendor master records, including collection of tax and banking information, with adherence to internal controls.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliation of cash and accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.

• Support the implementation of financial systems and process improvements, focusing on aligning with public company standards and enhancing accounting controls and processes.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the accounts payable function.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounts payable or a related accounting function.

• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and expense systems; experience with Netsuite, Procurify, Expensify, Brex and Concur highly preferred.

• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines

• Self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Exceptional organizational, problem solving, anticipatory and follow up skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with NetSuite with knowledge of basic accounting system functionality highly desired.

ABOUT IAMBIC THERAPEUTICS

Iambic is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and development platform. Based in San Diego and founded in 2020, Iambic has assembled a world-class team that unites pioneering AI experts and experienced drug hunters. The Iambic platform has demonstrated delivery of new drug candidates to human clinical trials with unprecedented speed and across multiple target classes and mechanisms of action. Iambic is advancing a pipeline of potential best-in-class and first-in-class clinical assets, both internally and in partnership, to address urgent unmet patient need. Learn more about the Iambic team, platform, pipeline, and partnerships at iambic.ai .

MISSION & CORE VALUES

Our mission is to deliver better medicines through innovations in AI-based discovery technologies. The culture and work at Iambic Therapeutics are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our people and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where a diverse group of talented humans work together to discover therapeutics and create technologies.

PAY AND BENEFITS

We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation to our team. We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.