Accounts Payable Associate

Be part of something bigger at Minaris — where every role contributes to creating hope for patients around the world. As a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing, we turn breakthrough science into real-world treatments that change lives. Our team of over 1,000 experts across North America, Europe, and Asia has helped bring transformative therapies to market.

At Minaris, you’ll join a purpose-driven community focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact. Whether you’re in the lab, in the cleanroom, or behind the scenes, your work will directly support life-saving therapies and make a lasting difference. If you're passionate about advancing cutting-edge science and believe in the potential of cell and gene therapies, we invite you to help shape the future of medicine—one patient at a time.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Associate will assist the Finance/Accounting Department with its day-to-day activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and clerical functions to support the accounting personnel
• Assist with obtaining purchase order and invoice approvals
• Review invoices against purchase orders for accuracy and follow up if necessary
• Accurate and timely coding and processing of vendor invoices
• Follow up with vendors regarding discrepancies with vendor invoices
• Maintain vendor files thoroughly and accurately
• Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close: monthly recurring transactions, accruals, etc.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Assist with any ad-hoc requests

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically and tactically (detail-oriented)
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills and ability to work well in a crossfunctional,

matrixed environment

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task team is essential
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1-3 years of related accounting clerical duties
• Accounting majors or graduates preferred
• Relevant IT skills (able to work with NetSuite and Excel)

Quality Requirements

• Build Quality into all aspects of your work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.

Working Environment

• Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with clients
• Must be able to work during the weekend, holidays and as required by the company
• May be exposed to infectious diseases transmittable through human blood, tissues, or bodily fluids and are expected to utilize universal precautions with all human specimens
• Must utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling all human specimens, gases, corrosive chemicals, and liquid nitrogen
• Must be able to handle the standard/moderate noise of the manufacturing facility.
• This role operates within a professional office environment of a manufacturing operations plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Seating is mixed and includes open space seating, cubicle, and office space. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. 

• This role is sedentary.  An individual may occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary entails sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
• Must be capable of moving, sitting, stretching, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and have vision sufficient to read materials.
• Must be capable of using hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as copy machine, printer, and calculator.
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in person, and on the telephone.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The estimated base salary range for each open position based in the United States of America is included for all our current openings. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) as part of the compensation package. Minaris Advanced Therapies employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.