Accounts Payable Manager

cosettepharma; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals in the US seeks an experienced AP leader to oversee end-to-end disbursement and vendor payments, ensuring accurate processing, strong controls and tax compliance. You will drive cross-functional collaboration and ERP-driven automation to optimize cash flow.

The role requires 5+ years in accounts payable, hands-on SAP/Oracle/NetSuite experience, and a detail‑oriented team player attitude.

Qualifications

• BS Accounting or Associates in Accounting with proven experience in the role.
• 5+ years related progressive AP experience required, experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• ERP system experience, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vendor & Payment Management: Establish and negotiate vendor payment terms, oversee weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers), and act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the invoice processing workflow and implement efficiency improvements, such as transitioning to automated AP automation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Reconcile accounts, prepare accruals, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like payment lead times and match exceptions.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure all transactions adhere to internal controls, tax laws, and regulatory standards. Support annual financial audits by pulling required reports.

Skills

Cross-functional comms

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Self-starter

Education

BS Accounting or Associates in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Cosette Pharmaceuticals is a US based, diversified pharmaceutical company with a proven topicals and dermatology portfolio and a growing branded pharmaceuticals business. We are fully integrated, with a deep focus on internal R&D, high quality manufacturing standards and commercial sales excellence. We continue to diversify and expand through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and internal R&D.

Our highly experienced leadership team are busy writing the next, most ambitious chapter of our story. Building on a 100+ year heritage, their shared vision of innovation will leverage the expertise of more than 350+ team members, and infrastructure to create remarkable new opportunities for the patients and physicians we serve every day.

Cosette is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ with 2 additional locations in the U.S. The South Plainfield, NJ office consists of an R&D Laboratory and other functional areas. The Lincolnton, NC site is a fully functioning, state of the art, manufacturing facility.

Innovating every day.

Position Overview

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end disbursement and vendor payments operation, ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, optimize cash flow, drive automation, and enforce internal financial controls and tax compliance. Expect to work cross functionally to develop and implement methodologies and practice to achieve compliance with the company’s policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor & Payment Management: Establish and negotiate vendor payment terms, oversee weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers), and act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the invoice processing workflow and implement efficiency improvements, such as transitioning to automated AP automation software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Reconcile accounts, prepare accruals, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like payment lead times and match exceptions.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure all transactions adhere to internal controls, tax laws, and regulatory standards. Support annual financial audits by pulling required reports.

Experience and Education Requirements

• BS Accounting or Associates in Accounting with proven experience in the role.
• 5+ years related progressive AP experience required, experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively cross-functionally. Team player.
• Results driven self-starter, who can work independently or with minimal supervision and who has success in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communicationskills (verbal and oral).
• ERP system experience, SAP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, Excel.