Job Summary:

Due to the seasonality of this business, the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist will switch between AP and AR role tasks, depending on the peak season. The AP tasks would include processing of invoices, resolving 3-way match (PO-Receipt-Invoice) discrepancies and answering supplier and employee inquiries sent to the AP email inbox. The AR tasks would include applying customer payments, recording deductions, disputing invalid deductions, and timely and accurately processing of all valid deduction claims. Other duties include assisting with month-end close and external auditor requests.

About the Company:

SBM Life Science reconnects people with nature. Our solutions accompany the consumer throughout the seasons to care for, cultivate, maintain, and beautify their garden, and protect their living space. SBM is the Home & Garden subsidiary of a French owned company, based in Lyon, France. With over 30 years of experience, and Employees based in Europe and throughout the U.S., the U.S. headquarters is in Cary, North Carolina. We develop solutions that harmonize nature with science - and performance with responsibility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process incoming supplier invoices
• Research & resolve accounting issues linked to AP accounts (foreign currency issues, PO related issue, etc.)
• Research problem invoices with internal departments & suppliers
• Prepare weekly supplier reconciliations of Tollers invoices & coordinate resolution of reconciling items with the Manager of Tolling
• Prepare accruals for the GL Accountant at month-end.
• Assist in month-end close processes to ensure all invoices received during the month are in posted status
• Assist with external audits
• Reply to outside vendor inquiries to ensure our relationships are in good order.
• Responsible for creating daily cash remittance entries and entering deductions via SharePoint
• Reconciles credit memos and investigate discrepancies
• Monitors the aging of customer deductions in suspense by collaborating with Customer Service
• Acts as the Administrator for online customer portals, which are used to obtain remittance statements & submit disputes
• Manage exemption certificates with customers
• Perform bad debt analysis and manage the reserve balance
• Assist with month-end close responsibilities and the annual audit
• Ensure policies, procedures, and processes are documented and updated in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor degree preferred

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of accounts payable and/or experience supporting a manufacturing organization
• Advanced Excel experience- V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas, etc.
• Previous ERP experience required, SAGE a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong general accounting skills.
• Ability to multitask with proven self-management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills as well as analytical ability.
• Must take pride in their work, have strong attention to detail, great prioritization and the ability to multi-task while ensuring entry of information accurate and entered in a timely manner
• Works well under pressure and deadlines
• Professional and can work well with a team

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K Match program, Paid Time Off and 15 Paid Holidays, etc.