AP Specialist

Position Summary:This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices in the ERP system in full compliance with the company policy for each invoice type and approval threshold. This position also performs a variety complex accounting and financial analysis processes including, but not limited to monthly and annual closing, journal entries, data analysis, reporting, reconciliation, external audit and compliance coordination. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders in our plants and corporate offices.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:• Job is an individual contributor.• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.• Perform a variety of processing functions using enterprise-wide accounting system including domestic and international raw material purchases, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of supplier credit claims.• Process invoice and check request forms using enterprise-wide accounting system.• Review materials management report to identify goods receipt/invoice receipt variances (i.e., unpaid, incorrect amounts, etc.) and resolve to close purchase order.• Ensure compliance with all company AP related policies and standardized processes.• Create and maintain desk procedures including customer/vendor specific knowledge and instruction.• Perform “closing the books” functions. Play a significant role to prepare, review, post and support others with journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and financial reporting.• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, research-reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies.• Assist, prepare and own assigned duties for annual audits, tax preparation and other regulatory compliance requests including coordination with plant controllers or other assigned functional areas.• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices• Provide backup to other departmental positions as needed.• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.• Perform other duties as assigned.Experience & Skills:· 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.· Experience in accounting preferred.· Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.· Experience with 3- way match in manufacturing environment preferred.· Previous experience in manufacturing ERP; SAP experience highly desirable.· Proficient computer and 10 Key skill.· Attention to detail and accuracy in work essential to success.· Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.· Strong basic math and reconciliation skills.Preferred Education:· Associates degree or equivalent is required.· College courses in general accounting, preferred.· Associated Degree in Accounting/Business a plus.· AP Specialist certification a plus.Work Environment:· Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.· Work conditions are typical of an office environment.· This role does not require any domestic travel· Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds· Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.· Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.