Accounts Payable Manager

Company Overview

Our Mission: At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future.  

Esperion is a fully remote based company with a corporate headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI.  The Company offers a competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program and stock-based compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance, and paid time off and holidays.

Position Title: Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable department to ensure accuracy and efficiency and to provide strong leadership to our Accounts Payable team. The Accounts Payable Manager will ensure that the department operates smoothly, maintain accurate and complete records regarding payments to suppliers, lenders, colleagues and process payments from clients. In addition, train and support Accounts Payable staff members including mentoring and developing accordingly.  This role will also serve as a liaison between the Accounts Payable department and internal and external parties, including lenders, suppliers, and government agencies. The Accounts Payable Manager role is “hands on” and requires the ability and willingness to help the Accounts Payable team with day-to-day transactional responsibilities, handle issues as they arise, and supervise the staff members. The Accounts Payable Manager should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.  This role will report to the Associate Director, Purchase to Payables Operations Manager.

Preferred Location: Remote – US 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the coding and posting of invoices for various departments. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve AP processing issues that require a solid understanding of AP end-to-end processes and interdependencies between AP and adjacent departments (Supply Chain, IT, Treasury, FP&A). 
• Support AP Staff in weekly payment processing of Check, EFT and Wire disbursements, including detailed reviews of AP Staff deliverables to ensure accuracy of Staff processing. 
• Manage AP-related month-end close processes, including posting invoices to and reconciling the general ledger. 
• Manage cash management and forecasting on a quarterly basis. 
• Create and maintain efficient workflows for the AP department.
• Support the Assoc. Director to create POs for all non-PO invoices.
• Responsible for 1099 and Sales & Use tax reconciliations and filings.
• Manage the AP mailbox and ensures emails are answered in a timely manner.
• Maintain systems, procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Learn and manage the Medicaid & MMCO Claims process invoicing process.
• Act as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
• Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.

*additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred and minimum of 5 years accounts payable experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience required
• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software
• Must have ERP AP system experience, preferably experience with Great Plains and Coupa
• Must have experience with 2-way and 3-way invoice matching, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot PO issues
• Must have 1099 and Sales & Use tax filing experience
• Experience using multiple bank platforms
• Strong MS Excel and business solutions software skills
• Very detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting accountants, clients, and upper management
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work