Supervisor, Accounts Payable

About Pacira  Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.   Why work with us?  Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people.  At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.  Summary:This position is responsible for leading the full cycle of accounts payable activities, Travel and Expense (T&E) and 1099 processes and project management. Responsible for performing activities related to the accurate processing of authorized invoices; recording, updating and reconciling related financial information; and providing instructions and/or accounting support to other personnel in accordance with established procedures. Position will also be responsible for implementing new systems to drive efficiencies in processes for faster and more accurate payment of vendor invoices and employee expenses. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Lead functions include:
• Direct activities of the Accounts Payable (AP) area to ensure efficient operations
• Oversee processing, review and sign off of invoices over a dollar threshold
• Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and review all payment runs
• Liaison with business to ensure timeliness of approvals and accurate coding
• Handle invoice discrepancies- coding, banking info, PO issues, Ariba issues with customer focus
• Maintain accurate records and controls for compliance
• Issue reports to business areas and review AP statistics such as volume and activity
• Identify and implement process improvements e.g., vendor consolidation, supplier enablement, ACH processing
• Handle escheatment and aging reports
• Provide necessary invoices and support documentation for AP process during audit
• Coordinate year-end communications
• Oversee the issuance and reporting of 1099 forms
• Perform internal audit of travel and expense (T&E) reports and report non-compliant items
• Prepare monthly upload of P-Card file and Concur J/E into ESI general ledger
• Review vendor additions/changes for accuracy and completeness
• Provide leadership and expertise and become the subject matter expert for AP dept and P2P process
• Maintain accurate financial information, files, records and control reports
• Collaborate with business areas in the company to identify needs and lead process improvements
• Participate in projects, such as enhancements to Ariba, Concur and P-card platforms
• Provide backup support for AP staff
• Research and review all applicable invoices and ensure they adhere to contract payment terms
• Plan, establish, and document policies and procedures to support accounts payable accounting and operating functions
• Identify process efficiencies and implement while ensuring processes and procedures are up to date and adhere to proper GAAP and SOX compliance
• Develop, track and report key performance indicators to Management
• Other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed appropriate.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:Oversee accounts payable personnel and activities. Interaction:Work closely with all areas of the company including purchasing, accounting/finance team, customers, vendors and consultants. Education and Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant AP supervisory experience preferred
• College Degree preferred
• Accounting certificates preferred
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment required

 

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Ariba and Concur platforms preferred

 Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of and experience in accounting principle