Accounts Payable Associate-Float

Opta Group•Amherst, NY

32d

About The Position

From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's purpose is to create solutions that enhance productivity and set new standards for industrial performance. Our mission is to consistently deliver custom-engineered additives, specialty equipment and technical expertise that solves complex challenges, optimizes process and drives long-term success. OPTA CORE VALUES SAFETY: We put safety first on our processes, our products and our culture to protect people and ensure long-term operational success. PEOPLE: We invest in our people because their expertise drives the solutions that power our success. CUSTOMERS: We build lasting partnerships by understanding our customers' challenges and delivering customized solutions that meet their unique needs. INNOVATION: We continually seek smarter, more effective and innovative ways to deliver solutions, blending creativity, data-driven insight and practical application. SUSTAINABILITY: We engineer solutions with efficiency, responsibility, and sustainability as our foundation, optimizing performance today, while strengthening the resilience of tomorrow's operations. Position Summary The Accounts Payable Associate will report directly to the Shared Services Accounting Manager and will be responsible for performing duties involved in the accounts payable functions. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills who can work independently and accomplish departmental goals as directed.

Requirements

Minimum of a two-year degree in accounting or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Previous experience in an accounts payable or accounting role.
Experience using MS Office products including Excel and Outlook.
Attention to detail, excellent organization skills, experience analyzing information, data entry skills and general math skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MS Dynamics AX a plus.

Responsibilities

Input and process invoices in a timely manner for multiple companies with multiple currencies, with a very high degree of accuracy, proper sorting, coding, and matching, while ensuring all proper documentation is properly maintained and subsequently approved for payment.
Resolve any discrepancies between invoice and purchase order or receiving documents.
Process checks, wires, and ACH’s in accordance with Company payment policies and vendor terms.
Vendor set-up and maintenance.
Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments.
Run AP subledgers to confirm balance and elimination.
Review freight reports ensuring accuracy of all freight accrual reports and correcting invoices for freight charges.
Notify vendors of EFT payments via email.
Facilitate vendor credit applications.
Vendor account reconciliation.
Assist with month end reconciliations, external audits and other data gathering needs as required.
Performs other related duties as required, and as deemed necessary to support the business.