Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
• Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or IL procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer
• Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action

Budget Managed

N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: External vendors Supplier Management & Procurement team Materials Management team Senior Cost accountant Various cross functional teams within the organization Financial Planning & Analysis team

Skills & Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
• Education: Associates’ degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience working in Accounts Payable required

Additional Skills/Knowledge: Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word

Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility Required: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%