What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position at Werfen?
Overview
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the processing of invoices/accounts payable for multiple Werfen companies. This individual will also resolve vendor issues by working with procurement team, receiving personnel and vendor contacts. May Provide training and assist in oversight of Accounts Payable Specialists.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions:
- Receives and processes payment for invoices related to receipt of goods and services
- Facilitates the resolution of problem invoices with vendors and/or Werfen procurement team these problems may include issues with purchase orders, receiving and pricing discrepancies
- Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Manage weekly payment runs either by check or Electronic Funds Transfer
- Responsible for monitoring of un-invoiced receipts and determining appropriate action.
Secondary Functions:
- Maintains excel spreadsheets providing data on problem invoicing issues
- Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger
- Assist in training new employees
- Other duties as required
Budget managed (if applicable)
- N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
- External vendors
- Supplier Management & Procurement team
- Materials Management team
- Senior Cost accountant
- Various cross functional teams within the organization
- Financial Planning & Analysis team
Skills & Capabilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Well-developed oral and written communications skills
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Education:
- Associates’ degree Accounting or a related field highly desirable
- Experience:
- Minimum five years of experience working in Accounts Payable required
- Additional Skills/Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Word
- Language: Fluency in English required
International Mobility:
- Required: No
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 5% of time
