Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will focus primarily on support of accounts payable activities. Specifically, this will involve successfully working with vendors and plants on a daily basis to research, resolve, and process accounts payable issues related to outstanding invoices. Core Responsibilities: Proactively work with vendors, Purchasing, and Receiving representatives to resolve open accounts payable issues Process invoices in Oracle to ensure timely payment Advocate positive working relationships among affected internal and external constituencies Implement process improvement opportunities within accounts payable function Monitor and report on accounts payable issues and provide status reports as requested Additional Responsibilities: Perform other accounts payable functions, as may be requested including payment processing, reconciliations, SOX testing, reporting, vendor maintenance, etc Design and document processes that improve efficiency and comply with SOX requirements Ad hoc and special reporting for senior management presentations Qualifications Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: 1-3 years of prior experience in a related field implementing continuous improvement initiatives Ability to analyze transactions at both a detailed level and overall summary level Ambitious, detail focused, results oriented self-starter Required Qualifications: Microsoft Office skills are required with particular emphasis on demonstrated proficiency in Excel Strong organizational and follow-up skills a must Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization Ability to analyze data in order to identify issues, root-causes, and implement corrective actions Preferred Qualifications: Experience within ERP systems (particularly Oracle) is a plus Experience with Shared Service Environment is a plus Knowledge of Accounting and Accounts Payable principles #J-18808-Ljbffr Radiant Systems Inc