Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform 3-way match for payment of Purchase Order invoices and process payment requests for non-Purchase Order expense invoices in a high-volume workflow system; Verify approvals on all non-Purchase Order expense invoices

Ensure all required documentation is properly attached/saved within SAP workflow

Release approved invoices from payment hold to ensure timely vendor payments

Support cross-functional partners to close out invoices ensuring timely payments to vendors

Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and/or plant personnel to resolve

Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any billing issues or concerns in timely manner

Review and process expense reports within Concur

Prepare payment proposals

Support with Month-End close

Perform AP, cash, vendors account reconciliations

Assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities

Identify process improvements to the payables process

Participate in strategic projects/initiatives and team meetings/activities

Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in high-volume transactional setting

Solid understanding of AP processes within ERP system, SAP experience is a plus

High degree of accuracy and proficiency in data entry and management

Ability to work independently and with purpose in a team environment

Must be self-motivated and self-directed with a high sense of urgency

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Concur Travel and Expense experience

Intermediate level Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in an office environment