Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable
| Company | Guardant Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in accounts payable or accounting, ideally in a public company
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA is a plus
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
- Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and compliance efforts
- Proven ability to lead, delegate, and follow through with consistency
- Comfortable navigating change and finding ways to work smarter
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily AP activities and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
- Support and guide AP team members, helping them stay focused and aligned with priorities
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other AP-related financial reporting
- Collaborate with Procurement, FP&A, and Accounting to resolve issues and maintain workflow continuity
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures to reflect current processes
- Assist with audits and month-end close tasks as needed
- Support consistency and alignment across global AP operations
- Provide coaching and development support to team members
- Participate in special projects or team initiatives that enhance overall AP operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Someone who’s already been a team lead, go-to resource, or informal mentor
- A detail-oriented doer who can also guide others and keep work moving
- A clear communicator who is proactive, organized, and solution-minded
- Someone comfortable with structure but eager to improve how things work
- A collaborative teammate who can build relationships across teams