Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, researching and resolving vendor concerns, and completing weekly check runs.

• Invoice resolution:
  Enters invoices into system within specified time frame, matches invoices to system purchase orders and receiving documents using a three-way match process, obtains additional approval if necessary, validates receipt of goods, checks calculations, validates account numbers and submits to the payment department for processing. Verifies and monitors all discount opportunities.
• Collaborates with internal AP teams to maintain vendor data and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborates with manufacturing plants to resolve and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborates with vendors to resolve payment or invoicing discrepancies.
• Audits and resolves payment discrepancies.
• Verifies vendor Tax Identification Numbers.
• Verifies system vendor payable balances by reconciling the aged payables reports on a standard basis.
• Maintains historical records by indexing and scanning AP documentation.
• Employee expense report processing:
  Processes expense reports through our automated Travel & Entertainment software. Ensures corporate T&E policy is adhered to regarding receipt requirements and allowable reimbursements.

• Computer skills needed. Use of Microsoft Office and financial accounting software is required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Vendor relationship experience.
• General Math Skills including understanding of applying percentages, computing discounts, multiplication, division, adding, subtracting, etc.
• Strong analytical skills.

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Experience in SAP software preferred but not required.
• Associates of accounting preferred;
  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related office experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.