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AP Specialist

BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin’s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team
and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Accounts Payable Specialist - Dublin (Hybrid role)

12 month contract

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

BioMarin has a high-performing, team based organization, where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled and empowered to make decisions. A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as organizational skills, able to meet deadlines with strong communication skills. The Accounts Payable area is responsible for the timely/accurate payment of all vendor invoices. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Accounts Payable team as an AP Specialist. Tasks will include managing some of our entities, answering internal queries and external emails, problem solving on the Aging and On Hold reports, managing the GRNI report on a monthly basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager and working as part of a small team, this contract role requires an experienced AP Specialist to work with an outsourced provider (answering queries) and internal colleagues (resolving invoice and PO queries) as well as also being able to input some invoices and managing the AP inbox.

Responsibilities include:

Managing the AP query inbox for entities, ensuring we are within our 48 hour SLA.
Ensuring invoices on hold are resolved timely.
Working with internal colleagues in resolving invoice and PO queries.
Managing the ‘Goods received not invoiced report’.
Working with an outsource provider in managing invoice processing inbox, and resolving issues, maintaining the daily tracker we receive from our outsourced provider.
Main point of contact for phone queries.
Ability to work with vendors with issues on invoices.
Requesting statements from vendors and ensuring they match the information on file in the system.
Reconciling supplier statements
Liaising with vendors to obtain accurate master data, and ensuring its gets updated in Oracle, ie bank details, supplier email addresses.
Ensuring invoices are billed to the correct entity.
Month end duties.
Opening of post and scanning it to be processed.
All other administration work as required e.g. post, filing, scanning, photocopying reports from Oracle etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience in working in an AP department with at 2 years’ experience, knowledge of ERP system, preferably Oracle, experience with working with different entities. Strong communication skills and problem solving skills are key to this role.

CONTACTS

List the key positions, internal and external, with which the job incumbent must interact. EUMEA Finance; Cost Centre Managers, Colleagues & External Suppliers

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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What You Should Know About AP Specialist, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Join BioMarin as an Accounts Payable Specialist and be part of a mission-driven organization renowned for advancing therapies for rare genetic diseases. Located in a hybrid role, this 12-month contract position is a golden opportunity to step into a high-performing team that takes pride in its collaborative spirit and commitment to making a difference. As an AP Specialist, you will play a key role in managing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, and supporting internal and external communication. With your organizational skills and strong initiative, you will handle the AP query inbox efficiently, resolve any queries related to invoices and purchase orders, and maintain the daily tracker from our outsourced provider. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential as you will liaise not only with colleagues but also with suppliers to ensure smooth operations. You'll be responsible for rectifying issues in the aging and on-hold reports and creating an accurate record of supplier statements, all while contributing to the core mission of BioMarin. If you have at least two years of experience in an AP department and are familiar with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, we would love to see you on our team. This is your chance to bring energy and motivation to a role that truly impacts patients' lives every day. Come and help us deliver the best possible care to those in need!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for AP Specialist Role at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at BioMarin?

To apply for the Accounts Payable Specialist role at BioMarin, candidates should have at least two years of experience in an AP department, along with knowledge of ERP systems—preferably Oracle. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are crucial, as you'll be working closely with both internal teams and external vendors.