Job description
Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.
Title: Accounts Payable Specialist (Coupa) Contract
Reports to: Sr. Director, Accounting
Location: Remote (West coast hours preferred)
Duration: Through December 2026 with potential extension based on business needs
Hours: 40/hrs per week
Hourly rate: $40-45/hr
Position Summary
Kyverna is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working within the Coupa Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, maintain compliance with company policies, and support month-end close activities. Experience in a high-growth, publicly traded, or biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
Administer vendor onboarding and maintenance, including collection and validation of banking information and tax documentation
Guide vendors through account setup in Coupa
Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries via phone and email; own escalations end-to-end
Prepare and reconcile AP aging reports and vendor statements, resolving aged/outstanding items
Maintain accurate, audit-ready vendor master data
Process vendor invoices accurately and timely using the Coupa platform
Review, validate, and match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices for both goods and services POs, ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies
Manage the full invoice lifecycle, including coding, approvals, exception handling, and payment processing
Monitor Coupa invoice queues, approval workflows, and aging reports to ensure timely processing
Apply sales/use tax knowledge to invoice review; identify and flag applicable tax items
Set up and process payment batches in Coupa; apply credit memos, process adjustments, and manage partial payments
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in collaboration with business stakeholders
Assist with annual 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations
Strong understanding of W-9 and W-8 forms, including entity type distinctions and how they affect 1099 reporting
Review, complete, and communicate W-9/W-8 requirements with vendors
Process and review employee expense reports
Support corporate credit card program, including cardholder support and transaction review
Support travel booking systems and related billing/expense reconciliation
Prepare month-end AP and credit card account reconciliations
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred (not required with equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a biotech, life sciences, or public company environment
Demonstrated experience working within a vendor management system (Coupa CSP/SIM or equivalent) for vendor onboarding, maintenance, and data governance
Hands-on experience administering and processing invoices within the Coupa platform is required
Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes
Experience with expense management and corporate credit card platforms, including cardholder support and reconciliation
Working knowledge of 1099/W-9/W-8 requirements and entity classifications; solid understanding of sales/use tax as applied to AP
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
Knowledge of GAAP and internal control requirements related to accounts payable
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset; comfortable owning vendor escalations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or other regulated industries
Experience supporting SOX-compliant public companies
NetSuite experience or other ERP
Familiarity with expense management modules within Coupa
Experience with travel booking platforms
Exposure to OCR invoice automation tools and AP workflow optimization
Knowledge of international invoice processing, VAT, and foreign currency transactions
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.