Sr. Accounts Payable Representative

What You Will Do

• Reconcile supplier statements, review trial balances and investigate open items. Resolve discrepancy items by reaching out to suppliers. Types of Items include: shortages, price pends, drop shipments, returns, chargebacks, credits, etc.
• Foster supplier relationships and alert management of any potential areas requiring attention to maintain a solid partnership. Provide information to upper management for resolving supplier disputes.
• Invoice processing activities related to vendors with greater complexity. Transaction types include; 3 way matches, EDI and manual entry invoices and may involve foreign currency conversions.
• Provide training for new and less experienced AP reps and keep supervisor or manager informed of any conflicts or problems.
• Work on internal teams for process improvement initiatives. Make recommendations and assist in building and following new processes. Troubleshoot problem areas related to AP and offer solutions that can be shared with the rest of the team.
• Run ad-hoc reports as required and test the system for new process changes as needed. Assist with special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Typically 3 or more years of related experience.
• A High School graduate, vocational and/or on-the-job training.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What we are looking for

• Ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Follow-up skills, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Basic product and shipping knowledge.
• Strong data entry and computer skills; including email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and AS400, or comparable system.
• Focus on internal and external customer service.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with complex issues.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
• To work in a team environment.
• To multi-task.
• To manage conflict.
• To work under pressure.

Pay

The posted range for this position is $41,000 - $48,000, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Benefits

A robust benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, parental leave, wellbeing resources, education support, and MORE!