Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounts payable function across four business units. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this position involves validating, processing, and entering vendor invoices, responding to vendor and internal requests, maintaining accurate AP records, and supporting timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Validate, process, and enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including invoices processed through SAP VIM or directly in SAP.
• Manage a high volume of invoice activity, with an expected processing volume of approximately 500 invoices per week.
• Respond in a timely manner to phone calls and emails from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice inquiries, payment status, and other AP-related requests.
• Work with internal departments, plants, and purchasing to resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing, purchase order, approval, or receipt-related issues.
• Support vendor master data updates by confirming vendor information and submitting tickets for required changes, including banking-related updates, in accordance with internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research outstanding invoices, and resolve discrepancies to support timely and accurate payments.
• Support the payment process by ensuring invoices are properly validated, approved, and ready for payment in accordance with company procedures.
• Absorb and assist with AP reporting, audit support, process improvements, and other special projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience is required.
• A strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, purchase orders, vendor inquiries, payment processes, vendor master data, and internal controls is essential.
• The ability to research and resolve invoice discrepancies accurately and in a timely manner is necessary.
• A detail-oriented, organized, and professional approach to managing confidential information is required.
• The ability to prioritize workload and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is important.
• A curious, business-oriented mindset is encouraged.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley: Working at Tessenderlo Kerley Why Join Us? Work/life balance Fun and rewarding environment Learning, development and teamwork Community involvement/outreach Challenging and meaningful work Benefits & Rewards: Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!) 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria Life Insurance (2x annual base salary) Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable) Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance Paid maternity and parental time off Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance Flexible Spending Account Telemedicine program for you and your dependents Long-Term Disability insurance Company referral program