Accounts Payable Administrator
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. · Ayer, MA · 1 mo ago
Accounting$25–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) is a company dedicated to improving people's health through nutritional therapies. Founded by parents seeking better solutions for their children with PKU, ACI has since expanded into various therapeutic areas, emphasizing enjoyable nutrition as a key component of normalizing life for those with medical conditions. As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will join a diverse team committed to making a positive impact on society and contributing to global food and health solutions.
Responsibilities
- Executes and accurately completes the accounts payable cycle.
- Organizes, codes, vouchers, and pays office vendor invoices.
- Manages and coordinates the payment approval process with designated management.
- Pays vendors on time, taking advantage of discounts where appropriate.
- Maintains a professional relationship with vendors.
- Adheres to company policies, timetables, and deadlines.
- Provides data to internal/external customers on request.
- Manages AP mailboxes.
- Assists in preparation of monthly accruals & reconciliations to General Ledger.
- Tracks deposits & progress payments on POs.
- Manages employee expense reporting system and process.
- Utilizes programs and adheres to policies, processes, and reporting requirements surrounding travel related activities.
- Interacts professionally with employees regarding expense report processing, approvals, and payments.
- Supports cross-departmental office associates with vendor and customer correspondence.
- Updates and maintains vendor files and contact lists.
- Coordinates the billing and repayment of affiliate companies, reconciles Intercompany balances.
- Assists in preparing reports and documentation related to procurement and payment processes.
- Communicates any suspicions of wrongdoing to appropriate management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration a plus.
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience.
- QuickBooks Desktop, Fishbowl Warehouse Management System, ExpenseWire experience a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Skills
- Detail oriented to ensure thorough understanding and compliance with company and department policies and guidelines.
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Strong organizational skills with an aptitude for solving problems.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in and provide support for internal and external audits.
- Thorough proficiency of various Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Ability to create, update, and maintain Accounts Payable standard operating procedures.
- Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization as well as external customers, partners, and vendors in a professional manner.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, anticipate department needs, plan accordingly for needs, and adapt to change.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard all employee, patient, and company sensitive/confidential information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity.
- 401(k) with Company Contributions.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Effective Day 1 Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement.
- Work Flexibility.
- Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities.
- Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization.
- Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support.
Pay
$25.00-$30.00 per hour plus 7.5% potential bonus.
Schedule
Immediate start available.