Manager, Accounts Payable

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.•New York, NY

32d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable who will be responsible for managing the company's financial obligations by processing invoices, managing and processing employee expense reports, issuing payments to vendors and expense report reimbursements, reconciling vendor accounts to ensure timely and accurate payments, and managing the 1099 process. This position will be a trusted business partner across all functional departments within the company. The Manager Specialist, Accounts Payable will report directly to the Assistant Controller. This role is based at Axsome's HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, finance or business
10+ years of experience in a full-cycle accounts payable role
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles
Proven experience in a full-cycle accounts payable role, with direct involvement in the 1099 process
Strong knowledge of IRS regulations related to 1099 reporting
Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Possess a problem-solving mindset with demonstrated "lean-forward" approach and the ability to think critically
Strong planning and organization skills, attention to detail, execution, and follow-through

Responsibilities

Own and manage the accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments, proper coding, reconcile vendor accounts, and manage vendor relationships
Own and manage expense reports and corporate card process ensuring timely and accurate reimbursements, and compliance with company policies, procedures and IRS requirements for expense reimbursement
Ensure compliance with IRS regulations by maintaining proper documentation and executing the annual 1099 reporting process for eligible vendors and filing the required 1099's and the transmittal Form with the IRS by the mandated deadline
Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close including preparing journal entries, preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, review of financial statements 10-Q, 10-K
Support process reviews for automation, system enhancements, and implementation including ERP, FP&A tools, procure to pay, order to cash systems
Collaborate with departments, support internal and external auditor quarterly reviews and annual audits by providing necessary documentation related to accounts payable and 1099 filings and responding to audit inquiries
Participate in the development of control evidence expectations, detailed SOX testing plans and reviewing test guidance/scripts for completeness, and accuracy, and SOX walkthroughs