Accounts Payable Specialist II

Accounts Payable Specialist II

At Gentex, you'll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

The Accounts Payable Specialist II is responsible for performing various accounting duties and for processing high-volume invoices as well as leading and mentoring new team members.

This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI. It is not open to hybrid or remote work.

What You'll Do

• Process invoices daily while reviewing for any issues.
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including vendors, facilities, and colleagues with regards to accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor invoices sent out to various departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Support weekly payment run processes by ensuring all reports are reviewed and invoice issues resolved.
• Perform monthly accruals, and other journal entries as needed.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors.
• Research Accounts Payable statements and invoice copies to ensure vendor payments are being made on time.
• Ensure company policies, processes and procedures are clearly defined, updated and documented.
• Lead and mentor new Accounts Payable team members.
• Monitor all monthly freight charges, identify swings in all related accounts in preparation for trial balance review.
• Monitor and research internal systems and process issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You'll Do It

• Attention to detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Knowledge Development- Continuously develop knowledge of General Ledger accounting and 1099s to support Gentex business process and culture.
• Situational adaptability– Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Mentoring and coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Inviting tough conversations.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

What To Bring

• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounts payable and data entry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What Will Help

• Working knowledge of procurement and payable processing using an integrated ERP system, Oracle preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer. Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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