Accounts Payable Associate

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview 

Beam is seeking a highly motivated and talented Accounts Payable Lead to join our growing Finance team. The Accounts Payable Lead will have a significant impact on the organization's financial operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and business partners, and supporting the integrity of financial reporting. 

This role serves as the Accounts Payable subject matter expert and will provide oversight of daily AP operations while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and support day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, credit memos, and payment requests.
• Perform financial transactions including verifying, classifying, recording, and reconciling accounts payable data.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies before processing.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts, statements, and payment activity.
• Oversee payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payments.
• Monitor AP aging, payment schedules, and unresolved issues to ensure timely resolution and strong vendor relationships.
• Maintain vendor master records, including supplier onboarding, banking validations, and vendor data updates.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, and business stakeholders to resolve invoice, purchasing, and payment-related issues.