Accounts Payable Associate

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for reviewing and paying invoices in a timely manner. Also, they will be responsible for enforcing Procure to Pay polices to ensure Company-wide compliance.  Individual will also be “Power User” of Company ERP system

Essential Functions:

• Process all invoices and enter in to Great Plains/Dynamics ERP system.
• Correct errors and resolve any and all discrepancies.
• Facilitates the payment process by ensuring all required documentation is accompanied with the payment request. Verify approval on all invoices and check requests.
• Assist with Quarterly reviews, interim and year end audits, both internal and external.
• Prepare ad-hoc and special projects as deemed necessary during the course of the year.
• Maintain Accounts Payable files and records.
• Respond timely to internal (employee) and external (vendor) inquiries.
• Create new Vendors in Dynamics, enroll appropriate Banking/ACH information.
• Support Manager in Concur/Expense Reporting administration and audits as needed.
• Assist business in coding of invoices.
• Support 1099 reporting processes.                                     

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other Finance related field preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of Full Cycle Accounts Payable Experience. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with an attention to quality and timely analyses and reporting.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Working knowledge of Great Plains/Dynamics/MS365 a plus

Non-Technical Skills: 

• Highly motivated and great attention to detail. Strong endurance to work under tight timelines and complex/changing situations. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Broad level of interpersonal skills and flexibility. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.

Physical Demands: 

• Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Working Conditions: 

• Requires up to 0% domestic and international travel

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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