Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Finance

Functional Area: Finance 

Classification : Non-Exempt Exempt

Reporting Structure: Head of Finance

Educational Background Required:

• Associate degree in accounting or related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience

Skills and Training

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to details 

Basic Competencies:

• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Essential Functions Required for Job

• Post external and inter-company invoices in accordance with group standards
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate blocked invoices and ensure timely release for payment.
• Monitor and ensure invoices are paid within agreed payment terms.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve account issues.
• Support month-end closing activities related to AP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally 

• Internal: All departments
• External: Vendors, contractors, transportation providers

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting
• Standing
• Repeated Hand Motion

Environmental Conditions:

• Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area
• Controlled Temperatures: Offices, Labs 
• Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes
• Other:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.