Accounts Payable Associate

Sr Specialist, Accounts Payable

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Position

Sr Specialist, Accounts Payable

Report to Title

Accounts

Location

Hybrid *Must be within driving distance to Santa Fe Springs, CA. Will be required to go into the office 2 x per month

Position Overview

Sr Specialist, Accounts Payable will coordinate all day to day activities in Accounts Payable. Input of vendor invoices accurately, process vendor payments promptly, assist with month end close, resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor statement reconciliation, expense reports in accordance with Company policies and procedures, assist with year-end 1099.

Area of Focus

Sr Specialist, Accounts Payable will enter invoices as well as support the Accounts Payable Supervisor in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Department. Additionally, perform various clerical duties, i.e. retrieve and print invoices from the Accounts Payable general inbox, scan invoices and other assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper internal controls and efficiencies for the accounts payable activities is being applied (completeness, accuracy, and required approvals)
• Ensure timely payment of invoices to suppliers
• Bi-Weekly Reconciliation of Vendor Statements
• Maintain AP aging
• Research and resolve receiving and price discrepancies with invoices
• Able to process heavy volume of invoices for payment including; process invoices (inventory, project) for payment including; match and verify coding
• Acquire proper authorization for payment
• Entry into the ERP system
• Generate checks and initiate wire and ACH transfers
• Monitor recurring invoices and maintain payment schedules
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely fashion
• Response to inquiries from internal and external customers, providing a high level of customer service
• Communicates with the appropriate department to resolve any issues involving invoice discrepancies
• Setup Banking wire templates to initiate wire payment
• Complete banking information to set up supplier for ACH payments
• Perform ACH deposit verification
• Assist Accounts Payable Supervisor with implementing and/or improving processes in the accounts payable area
• Follows quality system procedures

Basic Qualifications

• AA degree
• 5-7 years of experience
• Proficient in English
• Excellent general math skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to identify improvements to process flow
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of ERP systems, and on line 3-way match
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors/internal customers and resolve issues in a professional manner; strong interpersonal skills and team focus are essential
• Self-Starter, Critical Thinker and should be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Battery and Manufacturing industry experience

Range: $26.00*

*Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!