Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform 3-way match for payment of Purchase Order invoices and process payment requests for non-Purchase Order expense invoices in a high-volume workflow system;
Verify approvals on allnon-Purchase Order expense invoices
Ensure all required documentation is properly attached/saved within SAP workflow
Release approved invoices from payment hold to ensure timely vendor payments
Support cross-functional partners to close out invoices ensuring timely payments to vendors
Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and/or plant personnel to resolve
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any billing issues or concerns in timely manner
Review and process expense reports within Concur
Prepare payment proposals
Support with Month-End close
Perform AP, cash, vendors account reconciliations
Assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities
Identify process improvements to the payables process
Participate in strategic projects/initiatives and team meetings/activities
Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in high-volume transactional setting
Solid understanding of AP processes within ERP system, SAP experience is a plus
High degree of accuracy and proficiency in data entry and management
Ability to work independently and with purpose in a team environment
Must be self-motivated and self-directed with a high sense of urgency
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Concur Travel and Expense experience
Intermediate level Excel
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in an office environment