Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Company: Norstella Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best\-in\-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time. Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must\-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision\-making. Together, via our market\-leading brands, we help our clients: * Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle * Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market * MMIT – identify barrier to patient access * Panalgo – turn data into insight faster * The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics * At Norstella, our financial operations are built to support scale, precision, and innovation. The Accounts Payable function plays a critical role in maintaining that foundation by ensuring accurate vendor payments, disciplined cash flow management, and reliable financial data. * We are seeking an experienced AP Specialist to join our team—someone who not only excels in processing and reconciling payments with accuracy and timeliness, but who is also passionate about automation and continuous improvement. * This role is ideal for a professional who brings hands\-on experience with automated AP solutions, has a strong point of view on how efficient processes should be designed, and is eager to take ownership of initiatives that modernize and optimize the AP function. ### Responsibilities: * Own end\-to\-end accounts payable processing, ensuring accuracy, 2 way and 3 way matching, compliance, and timely processing of general ledger, tax, and payment activities * Prepare and execute multi\-currency payment runs and ad\-hoc manual payments * Leverage and continuously improve automated AP and ERP systems to streamline invoice processing, expense reporting, and corporate card workflows * Reconcile vendor statements, AP balances, and related bank activity, proactively resolving discrepancies and exceptions * Review supplier contracts for key payment terms and schedules * Act as a key contributor to AP system enhancements, and process redesign initiatives, with a focus on scalability and efficiency * Support month\-end close activities, including accrual preparation, reconciliations, and audit support * Manage vendor and internal stakeholder relationships through timely payments, clear communication, and issue resolution * Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, taking ownership of automation\-driven solutions and special projects * Update training manuals as required and provide training and support to new staff as directed * Provide support for special ad\-hoc projects as directed All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third\-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third\-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre\-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: ApplicationHelp@norstella.com.* We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Work Location: Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

### Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 2–4 years of hands\-on Accounts Payable experience in a dynamic environment * Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, lookups, and data analysis; experience with Power Query and large datasets is a plus * Demonstrated experience supporting or driving process improvements and automation initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls * Experience working with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, including building Saved Searches and custom lists, familiarity with AI\-enabled tools is a plus * Solid understanding of multi\-currency accounting, knowledge of UK VAT practices, 1099 issuance for US non\-employees, ability to review W8 and W9 records is preferred * Experience processing employee expense reports and supporting corporate card programs * Highly organized, detail\-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with finance and non\-finance stakeholders in a fast\-changing environment ### Benefits: * Health Insurance * Provident Fund * Reimbursement of Certification Expenses * Gratuity * 24x7 Health Desk Key Skills: Machine Learning Salary: Not disclosed