Vendor Maintenance Specialist

Overview Position Summary The Vendor Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing vendor maintenance, providing payables customer service to vendors, business units, and customers, and resolving exceptions and issues on invoices to maintain approval routing and payment processing. This position will be fully onsite based out of the Franklin, TN office. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs vendor maintenance activities. Review all requests for additions to the vendor master for validity and accuracy. Provides customer service support to help resolve purchase order issues in a timely manner. Conduct payables and vendor research. Create new vendors and maintain existing vendors in the system. Validate and process all requests for vendor changes including changes to address, vendor names, 1099 status, etc. Include verification of all documentation and assure that the payment is directed to the appropriate taxing authority. Provides process reporting. Performs ongoing document and procedures maintenance as required.Successfully handles most non-routine issues, escalates issues that cannot be resolved to management. Requires minimal supervision to manage daily activities and is able to meet published deadlines for activities. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with targets. Adheres to accounting principles and internal policies. Maintains positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities. Assists in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers to identify additional ways to be of service and ensure customer satisfaction. Qualifications Minimum of High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years of AP experience. Knowledge of basic accounting and finance practices. Problem solving skills. Strong analytical skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure customer satisfaction and to establish strong working relationships with vendors and customers. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and customers. Experience using ERP systems preferred, JD Edwards a pluS. Benefits Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date. 401k with a company match. Standard 10 days PTO. Eligible for bonus plan. 7 Paid Holidays. Eligible for OT pay if applicable. Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more. Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.