Accounts Payable Specialist

Piab Group•Hickory, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The AP Specialist is “hands-on” and responsible for Accounts Payable processing, as well as assist with other accounting tasks assigned by Site Accounting Lead. Performs other related duties as required. Piab Group improves customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation. Piab is a global organization with annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1400 employees, serving customers in over 100 countries. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB. Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to influence and collaborate
Associates Degree or Equivalent Certification
A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Experienced with ERP systems; working knowledge of Genuis ERP a plus but not required
Proficient with good accounting practices
Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Receive, code, and enter supplier and vendor invoices accurately into the accounting system (e.g., matching against purchase orders and receiving notes).
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor billing inquiries, statement reconciliations, and dispute resolution.
Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment issues.
Prepare and process batches for checks, ACH, and wire transfers in a timely manner according to established credit terms.
Support the onboarding of new vendors by obtaining proper documentation.
Reconcile company credit cards.
Process Employee Expense Reports.
Protect company assets by ensuring compliance with corporate procedures.
Assist the Site Accounting Lead with month-end reporting and reviewing the aging reports.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Site Accounting Lead.
Act in accordance with the Piab Code of Conduct and know and follow the Piab values, mission and routines.
Travel to both Piab and external parties’ global destinations when applicable.