Accounts Payable Specialist
Headlands Research
| Company | Headlands Research |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Remote |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.
At Headlands Research , we're advancing innovative medical therapies by supporting one of the fastest-growing clinical research site networks in North America. Behind every successful clinical trial is a strong operational team, and our Accounting team plays a critical role in ensuring our sites have the resources they need to improve patients' lives.
The Role:
We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist who enjoys owning the AP process, solving problems, improving workflows, and partnering with colleagues across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just invoice processing—you'll become a trusted subject matter expert supporting multiple business entities while helping us continue to scale. If you're someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with technology, and wants to join a collaborative, high-performing remote team, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Headlands Research?
100% Remote position with a collaborative, supportive team
Opportunity to support a rapidly growing organization across the U.S. and Canada
Be a key contributor on a centralized accounting team with visibility across the business
Work with modern financial systems and help improve processes and automation
Join a company with a mission of improving lives through clinical research
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth as the organization continues to expand
Responsibilities:
Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently within NetSuite
Prepare ACH, wire, and other electronic vendor payments
Manage vendor onboarding, payment portals, W-9 documentation, and banking information
Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve outstanding invoices, credits, and payment discrepancies
Monitor multiple AP inboxes and respond promptly to internal and external inquiries
Review, audit, and process employee expense reports through the company's expense management system
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the expense management platform by providing user support, troubleshooting, and training
Partner with site leaders and department managers to obtain invoice and expense approvals
Perform monthly corporate credit card coding and reconciliations
Prepare and file annual 1099s for multiple legal entities
Support audits, reporting requests, compliance initiatives, and special projects
Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, documentation, internal controls, and system efficiencies
Requirements:
4+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience
Experience preparing and filing annual 1099s
Experience administering or supporting an expense management platform (Emburse, Concur, Ramp, Expensify, or similar)
Experience supporting multiple business entities, locations, or operating companies
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and best practices
Advanced attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new financial systems quickly and troubleshoot system-related issues independently
Experience with NetSuite ERP preferred
Experience processing ACH, wire transfers, and electronic vendor payments preferred
Working knowledge of general accounting concepts including accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses preferred
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