Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.

We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.

With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.

Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients' lives.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the payable accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and assisting with audit preparations. This role is critical to the smooth financial operations of our organization.

What you'll do

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
• Review and verify invoices and check requests for appropriate documentation and approvals
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and perform payment runs (ACH, wire, checks) on a regular basis
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, tax forms, and banking information
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payment status and discrepancies
• Reconcile AP ledger accounts and assist with month-end close activities
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Continuously improving AP processes and suggesting automation opportunities

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to External Recruiters

Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation.

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