Accounts Receivable Coordinator I

Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring together talented experts across a broad spectrum of business critical corporate functions. Every role plays an essential part in enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our teams are agile, collaborative, and committed to delivering—for each other, for our customers, and ultimately for the people who rely on the services we support.

Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for supporting accounts payable operations, subject to invoice processing, vendor master data management or payment execution. This role requires accurate and timely transaction processing, adherence to company policies and internal controls, and effective collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.

Core Responsibilities

Invoice Processing

• Review and process supplier invoices accurately and within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Perform invoice validation, coding, and entry into ERP systems in accordance with company procedures.
• Execute 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and goods/services receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, internal controls, and company policies throughout the invoice lifecycle.

Vendor Setup & Master Data Management

• Create, update, and maintain vendor master records in compliance with organizational policies and governance requirements.
• Validate supporting documentation required for vendor onboarding, updates, and modifications.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of vendor banking, tax, and regulatory information.
• Perform duplicate checks, compliance validations, and data quality reviews prior to processing vendor requests.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data to support efficient payment processing and regulatory compliance.

Payment Processing

• Support the timely execution of supplier payments through approved payment methods.
• Review payment proposals and assist in payment run preparation and execution activities.
• Monitor payment exceptions, rejections, and returns, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Respond to supplier inquiries related to payment status, remittance details, and transaction resolution.
• Maintain payment-related records and documentation in accordance with internal control and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 0 - 2 years of Accounts Payable or related experience.
• Advanced English level.

Additional Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and AP processes
• Hands-on experience with Oracle or similar ERP applications is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health: http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.

Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.