Accounts Payable Specialist

Werfen - Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family‑owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

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. Candidates with previous experience handling 80-100 transactions a day will be strongly considered.

Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

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

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
• Reconciles various accounts to the general ledger
• Assists 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:
• 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 communication skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Associates’ degree in Accounting or a related field highly desirable

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience working in Accounts Payable

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.

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.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.