Accounts Payable Specialist at The Lockwood Group, LLC (Stamford, CT)
The Lockwood Group, LLC· Stamford, CT·
Job description
This position can be fully remote or based at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.
About The Lockwood Group: We are a leading medical communications group, committed to the precise and effective dissemination of scientific and medical content to global healthcare communities. Our collaborations with innovative pharmaceutical companies are instrumental in translating complex scientific data into clear, impactful narratives that advance healthcare knowledge and practice. Our corporate culture emphasizes precision, collaborative synergy, and continuous professional development
Summary: Support end to end AP processing, vendor management, and employee expenses to protect cash flow and the accuracy of financial reporting in a fast-paced medical communications environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to develop their career within a structured and supportive financial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, including appropriate GL coding and approvals, and maintain vendor records.
- Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
- Review W-9s and assist with new vendor setup.
- Process and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
- Assist with audit requests, reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
- Communicate proactively with commercial teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred but not required.
- Prior accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred, but not required.
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry accounting and accrual versus cash accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and good judgment when handling confidential information.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
- Familiarity with Advantage, QuickBooks and/or Sage is a plus.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to accurate, reliable work.
Why work at The Lockwood Group, LLC
- People-first, purpose-driven culture: Explicitly stated on their website and reinforced by their recurring "Best Places to Work" recognition.
- Remote-first flexibility: The majority of job postings (across Scientific Services, Market Access, Account Services, and more) are listed as Remote, United States, indicating a strong remote-work culture. Some roles are hybrid (Stamford, CT or Austin, TX).
- Diverse career paths: Opportunities across Scientific Services, Market Access, Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Project Management, and Account Services—suitable for scientists, writers, project managers, and business professionals.
- Impactful work: Employees contribute directly to improving patient outcomes by helping life sciences companies communicate complex science and bring new therapies to market.
- Growth trajectory: With aggressive M&A and revenue of ~$129M, the company is in a growth phase, offering potential for career advancement and exposure to multiple brands and therapeutic areas.
- Notable perks: The company emphasizes a collaborative, science-first environment with opportunities to work across a variety of therapeutic areas.