The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices in the ERP system in full compliance with the company policy for each invoice type and approval threshold. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders in our plants and corporate offices.
- Perform a variety of processing functions using enterprise wide accounting system including: domestic and international raw material purchases, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of supplier credit claims
- Process invoice and check request forms using enterprise wide accounting system
- Review materials management report to identify goods receipt/invoice receipt variances, i.e., unpaid, incorrect amounts, etc. and resolve to close purchase order
- Support the month-end close process related to accounts payable; prepare analysis and journal entry
- Ensure compliance with all company AP related policies and standardized processes
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices
- Provide audit support and process audit requests
- Create and maintain desk procedures including customer/vendor specific knowledge and instruction
- Strive to maintain excellent stakeholder relations through professional conduct
- Monitor individual metrics to ensure performance is aligned with individual and departmental goals, objectives, and SLA
- Provide backup to other departmental positions as needed
- Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participate in special/ad hoc projects, system implementations and enhancements as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Required Skills:
- High school diploma required
- College courses in general accounting, preferred
- Associated Degree in Accounting/Business a plus
- AP Specialist certification a plus
- Two years accounts payable experience
- Experience with 3- way match in manufacturing environment preferred
- Proficient computer and 10 Key skill
- Previous experience in manufacturing ERP; SAP and Basware experience highly desirable
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work essential to success
- Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving
- Strong basic math and reconciliation skills
- Experience with MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Work well with others, support team to achieve shared objects
- Drive for results; Set high standards for work; assume responsibility and accountability for excellent work products
- Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.
OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.
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