Merck Associate Director, Vendor Payments (REMOTE) in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description Position Description: Associate Director, Vendor Payments Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): • Oversight of the Functional Outsourcing Payment Analysts and Vendor Payment Coordinators • Resolves high level issues related to functional outsourcing payments, contracts, budgets, accounting controls with Finance, Procurement, Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Company Vendors • Trains new personnel on processes • Responsible for creation of metrics and analytics for vendor payments in support of GCTO • Creates, oversees and maintains the Clinical Monitoring Database for Functional Outsourcing vendors • Creates and maintains the Rate Checker Tools for Functional Outsourcing vendors • Responsible for independently overseeing all aspects of the functional outsourcing payments • Setting up and maintaining purchase orders • Reviewing, tracking and approving monthly invoices • Preforming monthly review/audits on pass through invoices • Tracking and recording functional area invoice approvals • Supporting Finance to complete monthly and quarterly accruals by liaising with the vendor on monthly reporting requirements • Reviewing and approving any vendor rebate calculations • Summarize Purchase Order/ Agreement justification for ourResearch&DevelopmentDivision Senior Management • Corporate Audit Support Position Qualifications : Education Minimum Requirement: Required Experience and Skills: • 7+ years in Accounting/Finance related position • Must have SAP experience • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated leadership qualities • Strong interpersonal skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially Excel • Good interpersonal skills demonstrated as energetic, proactive, enthusiastic, and independent thinker • Excellent organizational and analytical skills • Ability to handle multiple priorities within matrix environment • Works and meets deadlines with minimal supervision • Demonstrated effectiveness working independently, collaboratively with peers and in cross-functional teams MRLGCTO #EligibleforERP NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. 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Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Expected salary range: $118,640.00 – $186,800.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here ( . 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