Accounts Payable Specialist

Full Job Description

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Perform 3-way match for payment of Purchase Order invoices and process payment requests for non-Purchase Order expense invoices in a high-volume workflow system; Verify approvals on all non-Purchase Order expense invoices 

Ensure all required documentation is properly attached/saved within SAP workflow 

Release approved invoices from payment hold to ensure timely vendor payments

Support cross-functional partners to close out invoices ensuring timely payments to vendors 

Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and/or plant personnel to resolve 

Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any billing issues or concerns in timely manner 

Review and process expense reports within Concur 

Prepare payment proposals 

Support with Month-End close 

Perform AP, cash, vendors account reconciliations 

Assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities 

Identify process improvements to the payables process 

Participate in strategic projects/initiatives and team meetings/activities 

Other duties as assigned  

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 

3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in high-volume transactional setting 

Solid understanding of AP processes within ERP system, SAP experience is a plus 

High degree of accuracy and proficiency in data entry and management 

Ability to work independently and with purpose in a team environment 

Must be self-motivated and self-directed with a high sense of urgency 

 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

Concur Travel and Expense experience 

Intermediate level Excel   

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work in an office environment