Jobs at Bio-Rad Laboratories

This role is responsible for working collaboratively with the Purchase-to-Pay IP and Query Supervisor in developing and sustaining business practices and/or procedures for all related indirect/direct payables processes and data related to transactional processing for the Procure-to-Pay process stream in the Accounting Shared Services organization. This individual will also work with external/internal partners to ensure timely delivery of workload, adhering to targets and deadlines. Demonstrating invoice processing and payment is completed timely and efficiently to prevent any business interruption to our operations due to non-payment.

• Work with PTP IP and Query Supervisor to drive process efficiencies through standardization and further automation in Accounting Shared Services.
• Work with Procure-to-Pay Process Owner in the Accounting Shared Services Organization, the IT team, and the business partners to continue to drive process efficiencies through further automation in the Accounting Shared Service organization.
• Help to define and develop standard documentation of P2P standard process including process maps, work instructions for individual countries, SOX documentation, ensuring that the standard process is maintained, and documentation remains current.

Support the tasks below but not limited to:

• Handle internal queries via ServiceNow tickets, external emails received from vendors and support Taulia project in vendor onboarding, process exemptions and invoice submission inquiries.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely in line with accounting procedures and organizational DOA policy.
• Expeditiously resolving reconciling items/held invoices via partnership with other teams.
• Participate in financial statement close cycle and operational accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely recording of accounts payable transactions.
• Developing and maintaining work instructions, SOX documentation, ensuring that the standard process is maintained, and documentation remains current.
• Cooperate with Payment processing teams, maintain vendor accounts with Master Data group.
• Ensure business users and vendors follow defined PTP processes for PO raising prior to invoice receipt, limited non-PO invoices, and support education of business users/vendors to follow correct procedure. Proactively improving and undertaking effective business relationship with key vendors and business contacts.

• Cost & Management Accountant (CMA), Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• At least 4 years of progressive experience with at least 2 years in indirect/direct procurement and payables processes and data related to transaction processing.
• Desirable to have 1 year of Supervision experience.
• Large ERP system experience. SAP system experience is a must.
• Experience working in a Shared Service Center or for a US - EU Multinational is desirable.
• Experience of US – APAC Accounts Payable desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with individual team contributors, business partners, and management.
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software.
• Process oriented in approach.
• Strong influencing skills, able to change behaviors and business direction through clear presentation and use of data.
• Strongly analytical, able to identify problem areas, recommend solutions, strong control background, good reporting skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to teamwork through relationship-building, reliability, and collaboration.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Having a sense of urgency, ownership, and professionalism.