Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts.

Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
• Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
• Perform 2-way and 3-way purchase order matching to ensure accuracy of invoices before payment
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
• Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
• Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger
• Assist in training new employees
• Other duties as required

Budget Managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

• To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
• External vendors
• Supplier Management & Procurement team
• Materials Management team
• Senior Cost accountant
• Various cross functional teams within the organization
• Financial Planning & Analysis team

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Associates’ degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience working in Accounts Payable required

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word
• Language:
  Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

• Required:
  
  No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $26/hr. to $32/hr. range. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact N for assistance.