Accounts Payable

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).Core Responsibilities: In Accounts Payable, the primary responsibility is to maintain financial records for MEC and its subsidiaries. Reconciling intercompany accounts, fixed assets and depreciation expense, prepaid assets and other general ledger account reconciliations are the main functions of this role. This role will report to the Accounting Manager and assist as needed. _____________________________________________________________________ Essential Duties: · Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. · Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries. · Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. · Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks. · Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. · Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. · Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents. · Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices. · Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. · Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. · Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Competencies: · Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processing and other basic accounting principles. · Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus for managing vendor relationships as well internal customers · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Strong work ethic, self-motivated with ability to use own initiative · Ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication) to make job related calculations. · Ability to operate 10-key calculator by touch, typewriter, telephone · Proficiency using a computer and intermediate level Microsoft business applications including: Word, Excel, and Outlook · Strong organizational skills for alpha and numerical file maintenance. · Possess analytic and problem solving skills along with extensive knowledge of accounts payable procedures · Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen. Travel: · This position may require travel of less than 5%. Required Education and Experience: · Three years of related experience. · Education requirements: High School Diploma or GED. · Proficiency in Microsoft office software (word, excel, explorer) is required. Preferred Education and Experience: · Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance --- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on computer keyboard. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The need to occasionally visit the manufacturing facility would require this individual to be exposed to moving or mechanical parts with moderate noise levels. This position may occasionally be required to travel overnight to perform essential functions at remote locations or receive training. The position may be required to work overtime (unplanned and unscheduled) to meet deadlines and requirements. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change during the course of employment.Work Arrangement : Onsite Pay Range: - [per hour / annually] [Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.] [Other Compensation: This position is eligible to earn other compensation in the form of [XX], as governed by applicable plan documents and policies.]