Accounts Payable Specialist Details

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Job : 85990

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. The accounts payable specialist is responsible for processing invoices received for payment in an accurate, efficient and timely manner, working in a high volume, high paced environment. The AP specialist is expected to route invoices for approval and/or to achieve a 3-way match in order to clear invoices for payment.

This requires collaboration with the purchasing organization, field organization and management.

• Scans, verifies, processes and codes vendor invoices.
• Creates and routes workflows in Read Soft in order to achieve a 3-way match (PO related invoices) or gain manager approval (non-PO invoices), in order to release invoices for payment.
• Processes and prepares payments for ACH, wire, and checks.
• Works with purchasing and/or field organization to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Reconciles monthly vendor accounts for large vendors or as needed for other vendors.
• Corresponds with vendors and responds to inquiries relating to status of invoices and payments.
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure all work is completed on a timely basis. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure work is completed within a reasonable period after taking vacation or personal days.

The accounts payable specialist must possess good interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within a team environment and possess the ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Mobility needs you.

• 2 – 4 years of work experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping or accounting; or an Associates Degree with 1-2 years of previously noted experience.
• Bachelors degree is preferred.

• SAP is preferred, large ERP experience is REQUIRED.
• Good analytical, time management, and organizational skills are necessary to efficiently perform daily functions.
• Self motivation, strong follow up, and closure skills are required to achieve the results in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Ability to reduce error rate of transactional item.

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

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