Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist - CAPEX presso Corden Pharma Colorado

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical, and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for full-cycle processing of Strategic Capital Investment invoices, including sorting, classifying, and entering into the General Ledger for payment. This position is responsible for the review of all related transactions for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization. The position also assists in preparing, adjusting, and closing journal entries; reconciling vendor accounts; tracing and adjusting errors; and maintaining files and records pertaining to Accounts Payable. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review and process capital investment invoices, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and project budgets
• Verify proper coding to capital accounts and ensure compliance with capitalization policies
• Ensure compliance with state and local use tax requirements by accurately applying correct tax rates to capital investment transactions
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensures W-9 and tax documentation is up to date
• Prepare month-end accruals and account reconciliations
• Record journal entries into G/L and uploads G/L into computer system
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to capital AP transactions

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides guidance and leadership to business partners regarding cash management, transaction activities, and vendor account activity. Must be able to work in and contribute to a small team environment.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonization Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company. 

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 5 years of Accounts Payable experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. SAP knowledge and experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Needs the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Requires the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and to other employees in the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above shoulder height, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessities.

• Understanding of accounting principles to the organization's business matters. Understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Thorough understanding of state and local use tax regulations and how they apply to capital purchases 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer services skills. Ability to resolve issues at the appropriate level
• Business application skills, experience with SAP and AP transactions required
• PC skills are needed, including spreadsheet and word processing knowledge. Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word required
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy is required
• High degree of confidentiality required
• High degree of professionalism and maturity are required

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service 
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Paternal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

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