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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.

At BioMarin, we're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of patients who face serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. As an AP Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our mission by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices. This position is designed for someone with at least two years of experience in an accounts payable department and a good grasp of ERP systems—preferably Oracle. You're not just a number here; you’re part of a high-performing team where your contributions matter. Whether you're managing the AP query inbox, resolving invoice and PO queries, or communicating with vendors, your problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities will shine. Your responsibilities will include keeping track of aging reports, managing the Goods Received Not Invoiced report, and handling month-end duties. What makes this role even more exciting is our supportive, flexible work environment, where you’ll be empowered to take initiative and make decisions. Join us in Dublin for a hybrid role on a 12-month contract and be a part of our commitment to providing first and best-in-class therapeutics. Here at BioMarin, the work you do can truly impact patients’ lives—and that’s something worth celebrating!

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

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

To apply for the AP Specialist position at BioMarin, candidates should have at least two years of experience working in an accounts payable department. Familiarity with ERP systems, especially Oracle, is highly desirable. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also essential for success in this role.