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Accounts Payable and Travel Expense Specialist

Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (Askbio)

Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (Askbio)

Accounting & Finance
Durham, NC, USA
Posted on Dec 13, 2025

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

  • Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.

  • Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.

  • Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

Our values:

  • Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

  • Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

  • Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

  • Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

  • Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support Accounts Payable operations via Coupa and to oversee travel and expense activities through Concur. This hybrid role ensures timely processing, policy compliance, and user support, while contributing to vendor relations, reporting, and departmental projects.

This position will report to the Lead, AP & Treasury.

Job Responsibilities

A/P Processing (Coupa):

  • Process supplier invoices and credit memos accurately and efficiently in Coupa.

  • Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies, matching issues, and approval delays.

  • Collaborate with procurement and business units to ensure proper coding and PO compliance.

  • Review & process weekly payment batches.

  • Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies.

  • Maintain vendor records and support new supplier onboarding including retention of W-9 & W-8 Tax forms.

  • Generate reports and metrics related to A/P performance and aging.

  • Provide documentation support for annual financial audits.

  • Assist with additional departmental tasks as needed.

Travel & Expense (Concur):

  • Administer the Concur platform, including user setup, policy configuration, and system maintenance.

  • Review and audit expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.

  • Process travel and expense reimbursements timely.

  • Resolve discrepancies and communicate with employees to ensure proper documentation and compliance.

  • Monitor expense submissions and escalate issues as necessary.

  • Provide training and guidance to employees on travel and expense procedures.

  • Serve as a point of contact for escalated user inquiries.

  • Generate reports and analyze expense data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

  • Create and maintain user documentation and FAQs.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

  • 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Travel & Expense administration

  • Proficiency in Coupa and Concur platforms

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and expense management policies

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently or collaboratively

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a positive customer-focused mindset

  • Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving

  • Supports departmental growth and evolving company needs

  • Capable of managing competing priorities effectively

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

  • Experience in a global or multi-entity organization

  • Familiarity with NetSuite ERP

  • Background in the Life-Sciences Industry

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position. All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement. If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.