Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable (AP) SpecialistElement has an opportunity for a temporary Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for accounts payable duties, supporting multiple labs and/or locations.This position plays a crucial role in the daily upkeep of accounts payable, fielding phone calls from vendors and Element laboratories, ensuring invoices are entered into accounting system, payments made within acceptable time frame, and other duties as assigned. This position partners with AP lead and team of AP representatives.This is a 6-month contract role. Extension or conversion is not guaranteed.This is a hybrid role: 3 days in our Blue Ash location & 2 days remote, post training.ResponsibilitiesBuild friendly relationship with vendorsAnalyze accounts, obtain missing invoices, and address discrepanciesBuild rapport with assigned Element Lab(s)Maintain spreadsheet with invoices and their status, review with lab each weekInvoice Entry, Coding, keying, date stamping and filing of invoicesCheck Runs which includes pulling invoices for payment, delivering checks as necessary (postage machine, overnight)Overall knowledge/partner of Element lab assigned and their vendors for AP related topicsOther tasks as needed or requested by Lead or ManagerSkills / Qualifications3+ years of experience in multi-site/location accounts payable support (or 1 year experience and college degree, preferably with accounting or accounting related major) Relevant experience will also be considered.Ability to read and interpret accounting related documentsAbility to effectively communicate inside organization (manager, peers, members of Element team) as well as externally (vendors)Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as invoice amounts, payment terms and cash balances and to apply concepts of basic mathExcellent analytical skills and knowledge of accounting and financial principlesDemonstrated problem resolution skillsAttention to detail is criticalProficiency with accounting software systemsAbility to remain calm when faced with deadlines and multiple prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills, ability to function as part of a teamCompany OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.