Accounts Payable & Expense & Travel Specialist

Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics, where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together, we're embarking on a transformative journey, blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products.

As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we're looking for YOU! #IAm Merz

Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care, putting patients first to spark change?

The Accounts Payable and Travel Management Specialist processes and ensures the timely payment of vendor invoices. The role also audits expense reports submitted by employees of Merz Therapeutics USA to ensure all reimbursed expenses are in compliance with Merz Travel and Expense policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Job

Accounts Payable

• Accurately process vendor invoices by verifying transaction information and obtaining appropriate authorization(s) for payment ensuring attention to detail throughout.
• Research vendor history in ERP system to ensure payment has been made or is in process. If invoice(s) have not been processed, or are not in-process waiting approval, then request new copy (copies) from the vendor for processing.
• Maintain a commitment to customers and colleagues by: (1) Responding to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner. (2) Working closely with the business budget owners/controllers to ensure invoices are approved and processed timely for payment.
• Assist in month end closing procedures by preparing necessary spreadsheet for invoice accrual purposes and sending to the AP Manager for verification and accrual log finalization for financial reporting team
• Schedule and prepare cash disbursements via payment runs including check, ACH, wire, and FX payment methods.

Travel Management

• Audit and process Concur expense reports in accordance with Merz T&E policy and procedures.
• Provide reports on T&E spend as requested by management and other financial reporting requirements as required.
• Work with Compliance department to ensure adherence to company policies related to expenditures with Healthcare Professionals and support Federal Sunshine Act reporting.

Accounts Payable and Travel Management Process Improvement

• Support process improvement initiatives, assist in AP & T&E Automation and AI initiatives. Support AP & T&E internal and external audits

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor or Associates degree in Accounting preferred.

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years accounts payable experience required.
• 3-5 years expense report processing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• SAP experience preferred
• Concur T&E software (Expense & Reporting modules) preferred
• Knowledge of Windows environment and Microsoft Office Products required
• Ability to business partner with the Therapeutics organization.
• High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail preferred.
• Problem solving preferred.
• Time management & organizational skills preferred.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills preferred.