Accounts Payable Associate (Manufacturing)
Position Summary
Provide accurate and timely processing of accounts payable invoices. Work with internal departments to resolve payment discrepancies and questions. Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely payments to vendors.
Essential to this Position
- Enter and verify invoices in SAP with comparison to an SAP purchase order, interface file or preauthorization list to ensure the payment is approved and for the correct amount.
- Identify and route all exceptions to the appropriate personnel.
- Provide assistance to division representatives, answering questions and helping with unusual situations as they arise.
- Assess sales tax for taxable purchase orders and allocate freight expenses, when appropriate.
- Ensure payments are within the established guidelines to take advantage of cash discounts and avoid penalties yet maximize our cash position.
- Understand technology and equipment that are an integral part of the accounts payable process, including SAP, workflow and record storage.
- Assist in special projects within the department.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Some relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong experience with computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP experience preferred.
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines under pressure situations.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent data entry skills.
- Candidates will be required to complete a 10-key test as part of their interview. In cases where candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to those with higher scores.
