ACCTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your futureAt HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One CompanyOur culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.Job Summary:The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for recurring and ad-hoc reporting and analysis within the Accounts Payable department.
Other responsibilities include researching and preparing invoices for payment, accurate and timely posting of invoices to the G/L, and working in BPCS and SAP, as well as managing and resolving problems with invoices by interacting with internal and external customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Help Review and approve travel and expense reports, interacting positively with traveling employees at all levels of the company. Serve as subject matter expert by keeping up to date with company policies on spending and travel, and with software applications used for payments processing. Work in our Vendor Management system (Evolve) to audit vendor records including tax, remit addresses and banking records. Research and resolve problems with invoices by responding to vendor e-mail and phone inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Work effectively with locations to resolve purchase order errors. Maintain good relationships with vendors, purchasing department, and various plant locations by acting in a courteous and professional manner at all times. Review invoices for completeness and accuracy, and prepare and post invoices to G/L for payment.
Also recognize when to escalate problem invoices to the A/P Manager. Audit and approve invoices received through an electronic payment system; process paper invoices including 3-way match.
Post invoices in BPCS Accounts Payable application. Audit and process invoices in SAP and work in VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) system to audit invoices that are sent to our OCR tool, and route for coding and approval. Additional various duties as assigned, including processing wire invoices.
Education and Experience:
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred. Experience with Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP system is preferred. Familiarity with queries and pivot tables preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume environment and able to handle and manage heavy work periods. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all level of employees. Strong organizational skills, while effectively prioritizing activities. Must be able to apply and learn new skills, while possessing the willingness to adapt to changes in systems, processes and procedures as we continue to automating processes. Self-motivated and able to work with urgency towards timely completion of tasks. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, while responding promptly to customer needs. Demonstrate leadership qualities. Must have a strong ability to analyze and problem solve.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilityHP Hood is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"