Sr. Specialist Payables

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Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH is assisting with a search for an AP Lead for Client in Ottawa, KS. This will be a hybrid role requiring you to work on-site for the first 2-4 weeks for training and then 2-3 day/week after that. Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of Accounts Payable experience. Pay for this role starts at $24/hour and goes up based on experience. Read below for additional details

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform transactional activity related to the Payments area

• Responsible for resolving queries from customers, vendors and colleagues related to Payments

• Maintain good working relationships within the other process teams

• Identify process improvements: Suggest methods to update, simplify, and enhance processes, procedures and technologies

• Specialist providing assistance on Payment-related inquiries, acting as an employee’s first line of contact via appropriate channels (tickets, mails, etc.)

• Execute Daily tasks as per the agreed schedules for Payments file,

• Booking and Reconcile bank statement with Cash flow,

• Posting manually bank statements in SAP

• Monitor electronic bank statements in SAP

• Resolve issue regarding missing statements

• Make manual payments according to Diary of payments and bank cut off time

• Check and make payments according to the liquidity

• Verifying details in file payment, Confirming payment file, Sending, Release payment file

• Month end activities: Running bank accruals, uploading bank statements, etc.

• Execute all activities as per the bank cut off time and agreed KPIs

• Automated bank statement upload confirmations, Handling queries received in Payments mailbox

• Recognize unusual events or consistent problems and work with team leader to resolve issues

• Ensure customers are satisfied to maintain a positive brand image for the Company

• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accurate

• Ensure data is accurate in company systems

• 1st escalation point for process-related issues

• Participate in transition activities when applicable:

• Support the functional work stream

• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager related to the areas of accountability

 

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• HS Diploma-required Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting-preferred

• A least 3 year of accounts payable experience

• SAP software experience-preferred

• Shared Service support experience-preferred; including multiple layers of approvals

• Excel skills – above average – formulas, pivot tables

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent self-management as well as project management skills

• Great attention to detail and superior organizational skills

• Ability to work on-site

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration apply now at www.lhh.com with your resume in a Word document Also apply if you are interested in other accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.

 

 

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ashley Eaddy

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