Accounts Payable Specialist

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Who is Harrow?

Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading North American ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company – where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow’s values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world – providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need.  We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you’re the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of!

Harrow’s ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including:

• An expanding Posterior Portfolio including IHEEZO^® and TRIESENCE^®
• A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE^® and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX^® and TOBRADEX^® ST
• A Specialty Anterior Segment product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO^®, NEVANAC^®, and VERKAZIA^®

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the processing of vendor transactions for the organization. Their duties include invoice verification, processing and payment, data entry and reporting, expense report auditing, as well as other ad hoc projects as necessary. 

Core Responsibilities

• Review all AP invoices for appropriate documentation, review and assign general ledger coding and submit for approval prior to payment.
• Codes such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system in the proper period.
• Ensure 3-way match for all inventory purchases.
• Work with Operations and Receiving departments to resolve any PO discrepancies. 
• Inspect paid and unpaid invoices including cleared payment inquiries and check voiding to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards.
• Process weekly check requests.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
• Monitor AP Shared Mailbox and respond to vendors on a timely basis and maintain vendor relationships. 
• Develop and maintain a filing system for financial information, records, and documents to ensure easily available information.
• Assist the Accounting Department with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department 
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma required, Associate degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of experience and general knowledge of Accounts Payable function.
• Experience in Oracle Fusion accounting software or similar cloud accounting software is a plus.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills – ability to create spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables and Vlookups.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Position Type

• On-Site