Sr. AP Adminstrator

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•San Diego, CA

5h•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average. Position Summary: This role will perform complex tasks and assist with processing accounts payable activities, including auditing & coding invoices, routing vendor invoices for approvals, weekly payment runs; checks, wires and ACH’s, vendor communications. The position will also support month-end close, accruals, reconciliations and 1099 IRS Reporting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Targeting 5-7 years’ related experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Previous Accounts Payable experience required.
Experience working in a public company and in a Sarbanes-Oxley 404 environment.
Experience with Great Plains, Coupa, Concur and Excel.
Understanding of sales/use tax application.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to comprehend complex instructions and maintain written records.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate multiple projects, priorities and resources.
Ability to think through a project or task and execute from beginning to end independently.
Effective organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, judgment and flexibility.
Proficiency at supporting effective interactions between team members and among cross-functional team.
Ability to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form; able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others.

Responsibilities

Codes and audits invoices.
Verify approval for all vouchers for payment prior to processing.
Capture, report and track AP Accruals
Prepares and performs weekly payment runs.
Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves vendor billing/payment discrepancies
Assist with monthly A/P to G/L account reconciliations.
Performs AP month-end close tasks.
Assist with the preparation of annual 1099 tax reporting.
Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
Provides A/P support documentation for external auditors.
Generates AP reports and maintains AP files.
Conducts specialized research projects and responds to inquiries as required.
Adheres to corporate policies, government regulations and ensure all deadlines are met.
Provides AP support to employees.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors.
Ensuring all invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance