Accounts Payable Specialist II

About the role

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries. The Accounts Payable Specialist II is responsible for performing various accounting duties and for processing high-volume invoices as well as leading and mentoring new team members. This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices daily while reviewing for any issues.
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including vendors, facilities, and colleagues with regards to accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor invoices sent out to various departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Support weekly payment run processes by ensuring all reports are reviewed and invoice issues resolved.
• Perform monthly accruals, and other journal entries as needed.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors.
• Research Accounts Payable statements and invoice copies to ensure vendor payments are being made on time.
• Ensure company policies, processes and procedures are clearly defined, updated and documented.
• Lead and mentor new Accounts Payable team members.
• Monitor all monthly freight charges, identify swings in all related accounts in preparation for trial balance review.
• Monitor and research internal systems and process issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Attention to detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Knowledge Development- Continuously develop knowledge of General Ledger accounting and 1099s to support Gentex business process and culture.
• Situational adaptability– Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Mentoring and coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounts payable and data entry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

• Working knowledge of procurement and payable processing using an integrated ERP system, Oracle preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.