Description

In search of an organized Accounts Payable Processor capable to work independently and deliver excellent customer service to internal stakeholders and external vendors by ensuring timely and accurate recording of vendor bills and payment.

To succeed in this position, you should be focused on optimizing department processes and build strong, lasting relationships with others within and outside of the Company. You should be knowledgeable of end-to-end AP processes, have great attention to detail and possess a collaborative, customer-oriented mindset.

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week at Pliant (South San Francisco).

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate processing of all 2 and 3-way match vendor invoices.
• Ensure coding, PO information, terms of invoices are accurate and properly entered into the financial system.
• Assist in resolving internal and external invoice and payment inquiries, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Adhere to standard department controls and policies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Work with different departments to ensure invoices are approved and resolve any issues.
• Ensure bills are paid timely and accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Support reconciliation of accounts payable transactions against vendor statements as a back-up.
• Accrual for California use tax on invoices as needed.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of documentation for external and internal auditors.
• Support in coordinating the preparation and filing of annual 1099 forms as a back-up.
• Perform other ad-hoc projects and duties as required to support the Business.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, abilities and prior experience required.

• 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Experience in NetSuite, SAP or other ERP and MRP systems.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work under limited supervision and multitasks.
• Is highly organized and able to keep internal staff and customers on track with project execution.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion to grow; always looking to learn more and improve skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a strong but flexible personality, and proven success in developing relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable stepping outside of "comfort zone", with a willingness to step up and take on challenges when presented.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge on standard concepts and practices in Procurement.

Pliant requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated prior to the first date of employment (subject to any legally required exemptions).

The hourly rate for this role is $26.55/hr. – $30.00/hr. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training. Pliant’s compensation package also includes benefits, equity, and annual target bonus for fulltime positions.