Job Description

Description

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker--and help patients in need.



Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle --and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.



Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

Citeline - accelerate the drug development cycle Evaluate - bring the right drugs to market MMIT - identify barrier to patient access Panalgo - turn data into insight faster The Dedham Group - think strategically for specialty therapeutics




By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India

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The AP Specialist will provide ongoing and continuous support for our Vendors. The Accounts Payable Specialist will follow the accounts payable process by ensuring accurate and efficient invoice processing, maintaining compliance with company policies, and working with the wider accounts payable team.

In this role you will:




Responsible for timely processing of AP transactions ensuring accuracy of general ledger coding and associated taxes

Obtain supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and enter them into an Automated Accounting System Obtain and reconcile vendor statements, following up on discrepancies Process Employee Expense Reports and reconcile corporate card statements Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures Maintain effective relationships with business partners/vendors through timely accurate payment and responding promptly to inquiries Identify and escalate priority issues timely to management Assist with internal and external audit preparation and requests as required Participate in ERP and or other software and system implementations as required Support AP month-end closing process with the preparation of accrual lists and posting of journals Assist with bank accounts reconciliation on a monthly basis Prepare and execute multi-currency payment runs and ad-hoc manual payments Update training manuals as required Provide training to new staff as directed Provide support for special ad-hoc projects as directed

Qualifications:

Clear communicator, with ability to work with finance and non-finance associates Must have multi-currency accounting experience Good understanding of UK vat practices is preferred Capable of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines Self-motivated with ability to pick things up quickly, great use of initiative and eagerness to learn more Must be detailed-oriented and able to handle a fast-changing environment Support the development of processing to drive continuous improvement in controls, accuracy and efficiency Proficient with Excel At least 2-4 years Accounts Payable experience is preferred Bachelor or associate degree in accounting is preferred Experience in processing employee expense reports is preferred Experience with NetSuite is a plus




Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:


01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First

02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality

03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace

04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance

05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning



Benefits:

25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day 5% pension match Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded) Group Income Protection (100% employer funded) Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness




Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.



Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you.