Accounts Payable Associate

Summary

Join Verona Pharma as a dynamic Accounts Payable Associate and play a pivotal role in processing invoices, managing accounts payable, and contributing to the month-end close process. You will handle travel and expense reports and support financial statement audits. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong project management skills. Verona Pharma offers a collaborative and inclusive culture, remote work flexibility, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a team bringing first-in-class treatments to patients. The position requires a local presence in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for periodic in-person collaboration. Verona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience, including Accounts Payable or expense processing
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to quality and ethical excellence, upholding the highest professional standards
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Skilled in building strong relationships and effectively communicating with Senior Management across the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and continuously improving environment

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices from receipt to payment through Concur
• Manage purchase orders process
• Process employee expense reports through Concur
• Ensure compliance of employee expense reports with the Company’s Travel and Expense Policy
• Liaise with vendors and internally to resolve queries
• Aid in development of new hire training related to the procurement process
• Provide support for audit requests
• Provide reports as needed and other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting experience in a startup pharmaceutical environment

Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions
• Remote work flexibility for a better work-life balance
• Competitive benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive health plans