Accounts Payable Specialist

Dover Food Retail•Chester, VA

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About The Position

Our Story : Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony . DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $8 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail. Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: South Chesterfield, VA What we are looking for: We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for supporting our Dover Food Retail accounts payable functions, by ensuring accurate and timely processing/handling of payables for Hillphoenix – Case Division. As an AP Specialist, you will be responsible for organizing invoice payments to vendors, verifying and matching purchase orders and quantities received, all while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations. The AP Specialist will also be responsible for correcting issues, monitoring the aging of accounts and performing account reconciliations while maintaining positive relationships internally and externally.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Business, Accounting or related
At least 2 years of accounts payable experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to take ownership of tasks through completion
Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results
High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables.
Experience in Microsoft Office software, mainly Excel, and also be willing and capable of learning new systems and tools.
Extended work hours may be required depending on activity, especially during month, quarter and year-end financial closing.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Business, Accounting or related (Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management a plus)
Experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and match supplier invoices to purchase order and receipt data in the accounting system
Analyze and understand invoice matching errors, develop corrective action plans to remediate, eliminate, and reduce those errors; take initiative in issue resolution with groups such as Purchasing and Receiving.
Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to supplier payments and invoices
Maintain productivity and meet service level agreements in a complex environment, including working with and referencing data in legacy accounting systems
Interact with suppliers in a courteous and responsible manner
Recommend supplier data maintenance changes as identified during account payable processes
Perform Month-End closing Journal Entries to accrue invoices received not vouched
Assist with other projects or duties as assigned, including continuous improvement efforts
Respond to internal and external requests, including working with auditors.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies for assigned duties.
Investigate and resolve accounting issues when they arise.
Collaborate/Engage with other cross-functional teams.
Performs other duties and prepare various ad hoc reports as assigned or needed.