Accounting Specialist (AP/AR/Payroll)

Company Overview:

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.

Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.

Mission:

Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.

Position Overview:

Full-time, on-site role that runs vendor payments, customer billing and collections, and bi-weekly payroll for a regulated sterile manufacturing operation.

Location: Alachua, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday (day shift)

Compensation Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Process vendor invoices using three-way match (PO, receiver, invoice); code to the correct GL, cost center and inventory accounts.

Run weekly payment batches (ACH, check, wire) and reconcile vendor statements; resolve price/quantity discrepancies.

Maintain the vendor master (W-9s, remittance details, fraud-prevention callbacks); prepare accruals, AP aging and 1099 data.

Accounts Receivable (basic)

Generate customer invoices (e.g., hospitals, clinics, providers) from shipped orders and verify pricing and terms.

Post customer payments and apply cash; monitor AR aging, send reminders and escalate delinquent accounts to the Controller.

Prepare credit memos and refunds per policy; reconcile the AR sub-ledger and deposits to the GL.

Payroll

Process bi-weekly payroll, including overtime, shift differentials, PTO and new-hire/termination changes.

Audit time and attendance; reconcile payroll registers and tax deposits to the GL; handle benefit deductions and garnishments.

Complete quarterly and year-end filings (941, FL reemployment tax, W-2); answer pay questions and keep records confidential.

Occasional overtime around payroll, month-end and year-end close.

Compliance & General

Follow cGMP and good documentation practices on all AP, AR and payroll records; maintain segregation of duties and approval limits.

Support internal/external audits, month-end close and ad-hoc finance projects.

Required Qualifications:

3–5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable and payroll processing, including basic accounts receivable.

Associate degree in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent experience (bachelor's preferred).

Working knowledge of three-way match, payroll tax rules and GL coding; proficient in Excel and a full-featured ERP system.

Strong attention to detail and confidentiality; clear written and verbal communication; ability to meet strict payroll and payment deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally pharmaceutical, 503B outsourcing or other FDA-regulated operations.

Hands-on experience with the QAD ERP system (AP, purchasing and general ledger modules).

Familiarity with cGMP and good documentation practices; experience with a payroll platform such as ADP, Paycom or Paylocity.

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification, or progress toward one.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This role also requires the following:

Must adhere to strict Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and NIOSH hazardous drug protocols when weighing, compounding, or packaging Schedule III hormones and other potent endocrine-disrupting compounds.

Required to wear specialized PPE, including respirators and full-body protective suits, for extended periods. Candidates must be medically cleared to wear a respirator and pass standard fit-testing prior to handling active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Willingness to comply with ongoing medical monitoring, including baseline and periodic hormone level testing as part of our commitment to employee health and workplace safety.

Annual Salary

$55,000 — $65,000 USD

Join Us in Making an Impact:

At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.

Benefits/ Perks:

Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date

Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider

Paid time off

Sick time

FSA and HSA options

Parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Veterinary insurance

Culture:

Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.

EEO:

Strive Pharmacy 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 characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.