Accounts Payable Specialist

　　Location : Akron, OH, United States

　　Job Family : Accounting/Auditing

　　Job Type : Regular

　　Posted : Jan 18, 2024

　　Job ID : 45434

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　　Job Description

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　　Job Designation

　　The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in the purchase-to-payment (P2P) process, receiving/entering invoices, reconciling vendor accounts and responding to inquiries. This role will assist with payroll processing and reporting.

　　Job Core Responsibilities

　　Accurate invoice processing in order to ensure suppliers are pain in accordance with PO terms.

　　Assuring invoice compliance with tax/legal rules and accounting standards.

　　Reconciling supplier statements and accounts.

　　Monitoring process performance related KPI's and metrics to identify potential opportunities for improvement.

　　Closing monthly accounting periods to ensure that all information is entered into the company's accounting ledger accurately and making corrections as needed.

　　Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and intercompany business units.

　　Contacting internal partners from different countries to obtain required information/approvals.

　　Resolving discrepancies by cooperating with business partners and vendors.

　　Preparing various reports and AP account reconciliations.

　　Ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and reporting.

　　Job Specifications

　　Education

　　High School Diploma required. Post secondary 2 or 4 year degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.

　　Experience

　　Minimum three (3) years experience in a similar role, with basic understanding of accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

　　Experience in SAP AR module and Microsoft Excel & Outlook.

　　Skills

　　Strong customer service mind-set and team player attitude.

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills.

　　Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiating skills.

　　Attention to details with good organizational skills.

　　Good knowledge of English.

　　Proactiveness and continuous focus on process automation and optimization projects.

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