Accounts Payable Specialist (Administrative)

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is the key person that will be responsible in providing support to the outsourced Accounts Payable services and handling retained organizations AP functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and proper disbursements.  This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities/operations of the accounts payable function.

This position is a hybrid role, in our Roswell, GA headquarters 3 days a week.

Job Responsibilities   

• Facilitate accurate entry of invoices, managing exceptions, and overseeing payment processing through third-party providers
• Support the outsourced Accounts Payable (AP) Team in resolving daily operational challenges with vendors and branches
• Contribute to the implementation and documentation of internal controls to minimize risk
• Conduct regular reviews of the accounts payable sub ledger to analyze vendor accounts
• Ensure continuity of AP functions and serve as a backup to the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Manager
• Collaborate in internal and external audits related to AP operations
• Monitor relevant AP metrics and compile management reports
• Assist in the issuance of 1099 forms and address related queries
• Participate in various AP projects including resolution of match exceptions, enhancements to EDI processes, and other system-related initiatives
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years related work P2P / AP experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience working with overseas third-party vendor handling AP activities
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate actions using independent judgment in addition to strong team member support for resolution
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail 
• Outsourcing transition experience is a plus
• System knowledge in SAP, online workflow systems like iPayables and Oracle

Other Skills and Abilities 

• Positive attitude towards our 3rd party service providers, BPO
• Experience with outsourcing activities, overseeing the process, no quick workarounds
• Leadership experience overseeing AP Process
• Collaborative – work well with peers and leadership
• Similar manufacturing industry experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) General Administration