About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. For 30 years we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Summary

Performs full and complete cycle of accounts payable activities, including auditing & coding invoices, routing vendor invoices for approvals, wire set ups, weekly check runs, vendor communications, Concur back-up, month end close, accruals, reconciliations and 1099 IRS Reporting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Codes and audits invoices and expense reports.
Maintain the daily Coupa Queue Processing – Invoice In Box/Smash
Address Coupa Comments
Vendor maintenance
Research invoice issues with resolution
Verify approval for all vouchers for payment prior to processing
Prepares AP checks and performs weekly check runs
Answers vendor inquiries and resolves vendor billing/payment discrepancies
Performs monthly A/P to G/L account reconciliations
Performs AP month-end close task.
Preparation of annual 1099 tax reporting
Maintain AP Files
Provide A/P support documentation for external auditors
Adheres to corporate policies, government regulations and ensure all deadlines are met
Provides AP support to employees and vendors
Performs Ad hoc projects as needed

Education/Experience/Skills:

An Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 2 plus years’ related experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Previous Accounts Payable experience required.
Experience working in a public company and in a Sarbanes-Oxley 404 environment
Experience with Great Plains, Concur, Coupa and Excel
Understanding of sales/use tax application
Strong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to comprehend complex instructions and maintain written records
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate multiple projects, priorities and resources in high paced environment
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality work.
Ability to think through a project or task and execute from beginning to end independently
Effective organizational, communication, and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, judgment and flexibility
Proficiency at supporting effective interactions between team members and among cross-functional team
Ability to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form; able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range

$49,000—$61,300 USD

What we offer you (US-Based Employees):

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance

EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

Notice for California Applicants: Please see our California Applicant Privacy Notice within our Privacy Policy.

Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.

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