Accounts Payable & Finance Operations Specialist

The role

This person will design, oversee and administer purchase order systems, accounts payable operations, cash transactions, and bank reconciliations. They will partner with budget owners, vendors, and the Finance & Accounting team to enable streamlined transaction processing and efficient procure-to-pay processes.

What you will do

• Design, oversee and manage the purchase order lifecycle
• Partner with business owners to confirm purchase order coverage, coding, approvals, and documentation
• Oversee open purchase orders and commitments
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities including invoice intake, coding, and payment batches
• Maintain accurate vendor records and coordinate vendor setup
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Process and record cash transactions including electronic payments, wires, and ACH activity
• Prepare timely bank and cash account reconciliations
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Reconcile vendor statements and AP subledger activity to the general ledger

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with purchase orders, invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, and bank reconciliations
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, transaction coding, account reconciliations, cut-off, accruals, and internal controls
• Experience working with an ERP, procure-to-pay platform, banking portals, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and complete supporting documentation
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive practical resolutions independently

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, procurement operations, cash management, or related accounting roles

About the company

Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies that address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases.