Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Sr. Accounts Payable SpecialistAs one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 8,500 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.ResponsibilitiesNew hybrid opportunity based in Billerica, MA for a Senior AP Specialist to join the Accounts Payable team. As a new member of the Americas Regional Finance team, will be accountable for providing high quality AP and payment services while performing daily operational tasks and supporting the AP Lead. Areas of focus include vendor escalations, disputes and overall vendor and internal user satisfaction, assist in facilitation of timely reconciliation and match of vendor payments across Bruker entities, assist with reporting, metrics all while collaborating with the Business Partners and Business Support Center. This position reports to the AP Manager in Billerica and includes opportunities for growth and development in the areas of business support, systems, process improvements, efficiencies and controls.Analyze and process a high volume of invoices for multiple entitiesReview debit balances on vendor accounts and take appropriate actionTrack and Report on invoice statusManage workflows to ensure timely processing and approvals of invoices and wire requestsInvestigate workflow delays and communicate corrective action to usersResearch various issues relating to invoice/ purchase order variancesReconcile vendor statements to verify all invoices are received and entered including follow up for any missing itemsEvaluate and determine sales and use taxability on vendor invoicesGenerate and review weekly payments runs including initiating payments in the bank portalFollow established Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and control processes to ensure accuracy of Accounts PayableSystem administrator of T&E and P-Card software tool including new user setups, support, and training to new usersSupport the AP Lead in the areas of reporting, metrics, and business process improvementsAssist with implementation of systems and reporting to streamline and standardize operations, including operational metrics (KPI's)Proactively mitigate risks through management of controls and process improvementsEnsure compliance with internal controls where requiredProactively resolve day-to-day issues and escalate when appropriateIdentify and escalate issues in a timely manner and maintain critical vendor accountsResearch and collaborate with internal teams from Procurement, Receiving, Shared Services, and Accounting to drive resolution for disputed invoicesSupport internal and external audits as neededPerform unclaimed property review for AP activityReview and reconcile open receivers to determine appropriate actionBuild and maintain positive business relationships with vendors and all partiesAssist with the documentation of standard operating procedures and policy updatesSpecial projects as assigned supporting the AP Lead and Finance Leadership teamQualificationsBachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance requiredMinimum 5 years Accounts Payable work experience required, within a public company work environmentRecent hands-on SAP ERP system work experiencePrior work experience with invoice workflow toolsWorking knowledge of processing activities within multi-currency environmentConcur T&E Software experience preferredOral and written English fluency; other languages helpfulExcellent verbal, written, computer, and financial communication and presentation skills with advanced Microsoft Word and Excel proficiencyProven ability to build and maintain positive and responsive business relationships with all partiesDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a global team-oriented work environmentProven ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, risks, and gather supporting information to make clear and timely decisionsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to handle large volume of processing and data handling with advanced organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliverablesWillingness and demonstrated ability to back up for the AP Lead when necessaryAdvanced organizational, time management, and problem solving skills with ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliverablesExcellent attention to detail with abilities to focus, organize, follow through with timely task processing and completion within timelinesOperates at the highest level of business ethics, honesty, professionalism, and integrity.Ability to satisfactorily complete position training and compliance requirementsReliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state requiredU.S. Citizenship status is required for this position.At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $74,700 and $133,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.