Accounts Payable Specialist

Merz North America • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

To process and ensure the timely payment of vendor invoices through processing of daily transactions as well as researching accounting items by working with external vendors and internal business owners. To ensure the validity of payments to ensure the safeguarding of company assets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately process vendor invoices by verifying transaction information and obtaining appropriate authorization(s) for payment ensuring attention to detail throughout.
• Research vendor history in ERP and Ariba systems to ensure payment has been made or is in process.
• Request new copies of invoices from vendors if invoice(s) have not been processed, or are not in-process, waiting for approval.
• Save all invoices/documentation into SAP and/or appropriate electronic filing folders to ensure and maintain historical financial records according to record retention guidelines.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the business budget owners/controllers to ensure invoices are approved and processed timely for payment.
• Continuously review for process improvements and support implementation as needed.
• Schedule and prepare cash disbursements via weekly payment runs including check, ACH, wire, and FX payment methods.
• Assist in month end closing procedures by preparing necessary spreadsheets for invoice accrual purposes and sending them to the AP Manager for verification and accrual log finalization for the financial reporting team.
• Support finance projects as required.
• Support internal and external audits.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: High school or GED