Accounts Payable Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES: Process all invoices (communicate with departments at assigned locations):Process Accounts Payables under company payment terms, ensuring appropriate authorization per company policyAdhere to department procedures, ensuring documentation is accurateMeet with other departments as needed to resolve invoice issuesInvolve higher levels of management to resolve issuesEnsure vendors are paid on time and accuratelyMaintain files for invoices and reports Follow-up on all problem invoices:Visit assigned location for business understanding and issue resolution as neededGather all necessary information and data (ex: packing slips, names, dates, documentation, system data)Sort out misunderstandings with vendorsGet authorization to pay invoiceEnsure procedures are followed in an accurate and timely manner (ex: received and entered into system) Perform Month-End Tasks (Journal Entries & Balance Reports):Follow checklist for schedule and organization of all Month-End TasksCreate Journal Entries per checklistReconcile accounts Resolve issues as neededPrepare analysesArchive reports/documentation as required Support Finance Department – as neededCreate standard reportsSupport Fixed Asset AccountingSupport Expense Reports and Corporate Credit Card issues Kaizen Activity (Continuous Improvement):Perform TPS activities and methods to identify root causesIdentify trends of waste (effort, supplies, etc)Work with other departments as neededRecommend and implement improvementsFollow-up to confirm that countermeasures resolved issuesMaintain 5 – S work environment, ensuring safety and organization Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education High School and/or Associates DegreeExperience & Skills3+ Years Experience TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations. We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys). Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle. TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/ This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!