Accounts Payable Specialist

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At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting Endress+Hauser’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payments. This role contributes to financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency, while collaborating with internal finance teams, global business partners, and external vendors. It also supports digital transformation initiatives, including enhancements to SAP, Concur, and other financial systems, aligning with broader organizational goals.

• Maintain responsibility for the complete accounts payable and purchasing processes, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices, pricing, or coding to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Monitor and process employee expenses via Concur and department purchasing cards, ensuring accounts are consistently reconciled.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for accounts payable, credit cards, accrued payables, and other key financial areas.
• Support vendor relationships through timely analysis of account balances and resolution of payment concerns.
• Develop insightful monthly trend reports to support strategic cash forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage responsibilities related to the month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and execute year-end 1099 reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Foster positive relationships with company employees and vendors through clear communication and responsive support.
• Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency and implement improvements by staying informed on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and automation trends.

You Will Have (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and productivity applications.

You May Have (preferred)

• Experience in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Independence in decision-making, with the ability to act quickly and confidently under pressure in the face of potential conflict.
• Ability to drive business decisions and actions that align with business partners’ needs and expectations.
• Courage to take calculated, justifiable risks that support innovation and progress.
• Ability to build strong interdepartmental relationships to support shared objectives and deliver seamless customer experience.
• Prioritization skills and focus to manage tasks effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to make informed decisions and take initiative independently.
• Focus on advancing the company’s best interests by aligning with organizational goals, addressing solution-oriented issues, and making clear, decisive choices.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to foster trust, respect, and collaboration through open communication and shared goals.

• Family-owned, friendly, and highly committed company
• Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance and 401(k) savings with company match
• Full-service café, fitness center, and health clinic (in Greenwood, IN)

Endress+Hauser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification including protected veteran and disability status.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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