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# Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary) at Penumbra

- **Company:** Penumbra
- **Location:** Alameda, CA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc/9bf37a4f-1914-494b-a4b2-91a9c5fddf9c

## Job description

General Summary The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - T is responsible for maintaining accounts with payable ledgers, month-end close, tier suppliers, and managing supplier payment processes to ensure compliance with company policy. Please note that this is a temporary position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities •Build strong, collaborative relationships with vendors by communicating effectively and working in tandem to identify and resolve payment delays, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to obtain missing information or approvals necessary to ensure timely payments. •Handling the end-to-end process of invoices and payments for key suppliers. •Manage the global supplier payment process and ensure accurate and timely disbursements of payments in compliance with the Company’s expenditure policies. •Apply sales and use tax concepts to ensure record accuracy, making appropriate adjustments as needed. •Assist A/P Manager in generating and maintaining various reports, including vendor aging reports, payment analysis, and month-end closing reports. •Review Accounts Payable Aging and weekly payment batch reports to monitor outstanding balances and ensure timely processing. •Assess current processes and identify opportunities to streamline A/P processes and improve efficiency. •Prepare annual supplier 1099 Misc. reporting and state escheatment filings to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. •Prepare monthly general ledger close, including accounts payable reconciliations, and assist in preparing accrual reports and monthly journal entries. •Train A/P Team on processes and procedures, and assist in managing the Team’s workload, shifting priorities as needed to meet deadlines. •Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable team to enhance efficiency and accuracy. •Collaborate with the procurement and receiving teams to ensure smooth process flow and accurate handling of purchase order–related items. •Support quarterly and year-end PBC audits. •Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. * •Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. * •Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. * •Perform other work-related duties as assigned. *Indicates an essential function of the role

Required Qualifications Minimum education and experience: •Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or related field with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience •Proficiency in Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, graphs & dashboard creation, etc. •Experience and a high comfort level with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems

PreferredQualifications: •Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired •Experience using Coupa or similar invoice workflow software •Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills •High degree of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision •Customer-centric individual with a collaborative workstyle •Proficiency with standard office tools

Working Conditions •General office environment •Must be able to commute to Alameda office and work onsite 4 days/week •Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens •Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds •Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer to read and prepare emails and produce documents and spreadsheets for an extensive period each day •Must be able to move between buildings and floors within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed •Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily

Base Pay Range Per Hour: $36.00 - $48.00 Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

## What We Offer

- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
- A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

## About Penumbra

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel medical devices that address challenging conditions with significant unmet need, focusing on stroke thrombectomy and other vascular therapies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: PEN)
- **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / Healthcare technology
- **Target customers**: Hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide, selling through a direct sales organization in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and via distributors in other international markets.
- **Mission**: “Transform patient care through innovative therapies” and “help as many people as possible” by focusing on areas with high unmet need. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **THUNDERBOLT®**: The latest Penumbra CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, the first cleared technology to use modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
- **Other medical devices**: A broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular therapies. Products are marketed under the Penumbra brand.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $8.1 billion (as of October 2024, per aggregated data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.4 billion (latest full year data); in Q2 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2026) revenue was $390 million, with net income of $34.8 million. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Boston Scientific (listed as parent company in some data sources, though Penumbra remains an independent public company; this may be a data error). Key partners include hospitals and healthcare systems globally. Penumbra has acquired several international subsidiaries (Crossmed, Penumbra Neuro Canada, etc.). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: More than 4,700 employees globally (up from ~2,089 in some reports, indicating rapid hiring); available in 100+ markets; recent FDA clearance and CE Mark for THUNDERBOLT; recognized as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune in 2019. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover in CAVT**: THUNDERBOLT is the only cleared technology using modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy, creating a strong technological moat.
- **Broad global presence**: Direct sales in major markets and distribution in 100+ countries, with manufacturing and R&D in the US and Europe.
- **High‑growth, high‑impact area**: Focus on acute ischemic stroke and other critical conditions with large unmet clinical needs, driving consistent revenue growth and innovation.
- **Talent density**: Attracts many talent from top medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Stryker) and retains engineers and scientists with a mission‑driven culture. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand CAVT platform**: Continue rolling out THUNDERBOLT globally, leveraging recent FDA clearance and CE Mark.
- **International expansion**: Strengthen presence in Latin America, Asia, and other emerging markets (e.g., Penumbra Latin America Distribuidora).
- **Organic innovation & acquisitions**: Invest in R&D and pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the product portfolio (historical acquisitions in Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Italy).
- **Operational excellence**: Enhance manufacturing capabilities (new roles in Roseville, CA, and Alameda) to scale production of complex medical devices.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑driven mission**: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- **Culture of innovation**: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Global but tight‑knit**: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- **Engineering & manufacturing focus**: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)
- **Work policy**: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [penumbrainc.com – Company Homepage](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
2. [penumbrainc.com – About Us](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)
3. [penumbrainc.com – Careers](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com – Penumbra, Inc. Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Open Positions at Penumbra](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)

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