Accounts Payable Specialist I

Arthrex•Pelican Bay, FL

About The Position

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Accounts Payable Business Specialist is a key contributor to the efficiency and integrity of the accounts payable function, with a primary focus on vendor onboarding, maintenance, and performance analysis. This role ensures vendors are accurately set up and maintained in SAP, supports compliance and risk mitigation, and delivers actionable insights through KPI reporting and data analysis. If you are interested in working in a fast-growing global organization with great resources and opportunities, then apply to join our talented team and support us in Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
Associate’s degree +1 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and best practices
Working knowledge in SAP or similar ERP systems
Analytical mindset with experience in reporting and data interpretation
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end vendor setup process, ensuring timely and accurate onboarding in SAP.
Maintain vendor master data, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Function as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve setup issues and ensure smooth payment processing.
Monitor and audit vendor records to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP and accounts payable processes.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
Provide support to the AP team in resolving vendor-related issues and system challenges.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to vendor management, invoice processing, and payment cycles.
Analyze the reports to provide an actionable summary for the AP Team to enhance operational performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in the procurement-to-pay process.
Responsible for vendor onboarding and management
Be a liaison between accounts payable and SALT.
Working knowledge of procurement & receiving policies and procedures.
Assist with OpenText User Issues
Drive team efficiency through process improvements and ERS.
Perform ad hoc requests from internal customers and Finance Leadership