AP Specialist

SBM Life Science Corp • Cary, NC

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About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the processing of invoices, resolving 3-way match (PO-Receipt-Invoice) discrepancies, creating open items report for cash flow, and creating payment proposals.  Other duties include approving all employee T&E reports, answering supplier and employee inquiries sent to the AP email inbox, importing freight invoices, assisting with month-end close, and external auditor requests.

About the Company: 

SBM Life Science is dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through our products and solutions. The US Headquarters is in Cary, NC, which is home to both the Bioadvanced and Natria product lines that are designed to beautify gardens while minimizing harm to the environment. We foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and growth. Our product solutions are renowned for their effectiveness and quality, accompanying the consumer throughout the season to care for, cultivate, maintain, and beautify their garden and protect their living space. As a company dedicated to innovative solutions that harmonize nature with science, we are committed to making a positive impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of accounts payable or expense reporting roles
• Advanced Excel experience- V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas, etc.
• Previous ERP experience required, SAGE a plus
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong general accounting skills.
• Ability to multitask with proven self-management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills as well as analytical ability.
• Must take pride in their work, have strong attention to detail, great prioritization and the ability to multi-task while ensuring entry of information accurate and entered in a timely manner
• Works well under pressure and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices
• Prepare weekly payment proposal files and coordinate with the Treasury department
• Research & resolve accounting issues linked to AP accounts (foreign currency issues, PO related issues, etc.)
• Research problem invoices with internal departments & suppliers
• Prepare weekly supplier reconciliations of Tollers invoices & coordinate resolution of reconciling items with the Contracts Manufacturing Manager
• Prepare weekly AP cash forecast and analyze significant week over week increases
• Prepare annual 1099 forms and sales tax fillings
• Prepare accruals for the GL Accountant at month-end.
• Assist in month-end close processes to ensure all invoices received during the month are in posted status
• Assist with external audits
• Reply to outside vendor inquiries to ensure our relationships are in good order.
• Reconciles credit memos and investigate discrepancies
• Review and approve employee expense reports & initiate monthly payment to reimburse employees
• Ensure policies, procedures, and processes are documented and updated in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K + Match, Paid Time Off and 14+ Paid Holidays, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level