Accounts Payable Manager

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.

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• 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 

• 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 communication skills (verbal and oral)
• ERP system experience, SAP preferred     
• Proficient in Microsoft Word: Excel, PPT, Excel