Accounts Payable Specialist
Durham, NC
Full Time
Finance
Mid Level
General Information
| Title: AP Specialist | Date: XXX |
| Site: Durham, NC FLSA Status (US Only): Exempt/Non-Exempt | Department: Finance Reporting To: Sr Accountant/Accounting Manager |
Position Summary – Medpharm seeks a talented Process Engineer for our dynamic Operations Team. This role requires expertise in pharmaceutical technical operations and will support our Manufacturing and Packaging Departments through capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include implementing new technologies, ensuring validation readiness, and optimizing processes for operational excellence.
Essential Functions
- Provides senior technical expertise and guidance to support the daily operations of the Manufacturing, Packaging, and Maintenance departments, actively troubleshooting issues and driving sustainable improvement initiatives
- Leads critical capital projects, supports new product launches, and represents the Engineering department in both internal and external forums.
- Develops and implements qualification documents in compliance with GMP and MEDPHARM’s Validation Master Plan
- Leads and drives strategic engineering projects by applying effective project management principles, including identification, justification, risk assessment, ROI analysis, and management of cost, time, scope, and resources.
- Develops User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and actively participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation processes.
- Contributes to the planning and allocation of capital budgets, Operational Excellence initiatives, and the prioritization of Continuous Improvement projects.
- Develops manufacturing and packaging instructions for new and existing products by adapting customer processes to MEDPHARM’s equipment and operational requirements, utilizing data from line and process test runs. Leverages acquired insights to assist in routing development and optimization.
- Provides senior engineering support and leads troubleshooting efforts on the production floor in collaboration with the Maintenance department.
- Engages in customer process optimization, investigations, equipment selection, and supports customer audits and visits.
- Responsible for the complete operation of MEDPHARM's Global Track & Trace functions, including customer onboarding and the management of line-level systems and equipment.
- Plans, documents, and executes line trial activities to ensure process efficiency and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned
- Attracts, develops, and retains a high performing team to meet the current and evolving needs of the business through effective selection, training and development, coaching and mentoring and performance management
Education and Experience
- A.S. or B.S. in Accounting
- 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience, in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, general mathematics skills, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Accurate data entry with high speed and efficiency.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal, time-management, listening and written communication skills
- Operate with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
TECHNICAL SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and voicemail
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Strong General Ledger Knowledge
- Multi-site with multi-currency knowledge preferred
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to listen and respond well to customers, partners and colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Solution driven individual that can understand root cause of issues, recommend solutions, and drive the solution to improve process accuracy.
- Ability to be agile and pivot to address critical issues, when presented.
- Ability to interact with staff from multiple departments.
INTERPERSONNAL AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Self-starter and self-finisher with high energy level and positive attitude.
- Highly goal and result oriented
- Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously
- Ability to organize and work concurrently on several projects, assessing what may differ from project to project.
- Can work independently with a high degree of self-motivation
- Knows how to obtain support from different collaborators
- Tackles problems with enthusiasm and curiosity
- Treats colleagues at all levels with respect
- Can work independently with a high degree of self-motivation, with the ability to understand and carry out day to day responsibilities. Proactively seeks out guidance when needed.
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and balance multiple workload demands.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, organizational and interpersonal skills, team-oriented and analytical skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, there may be certain physical demands required for the position.
Other Duties
You may be asked to take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the workplace to ensure the role is accessible to all candidates, including those with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
While performing the duties of this job, there may be certain physical demands required for the position.
Other Duties
You may be asked to take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the workplace to ensure the role is accessible to all candidates, including those with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
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