Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

10d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, perform routine as well as complex accounts payable tasks to ensure daily/periodic accounting transactions are recorded and maintained on a timely and accurate basis. Perform duties necessary for clearing exceptions, preventing invoices for payment. Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices. Demonstrate broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience. Assist and train newer employees. Problems resolved by this level are typically not routine and require analysis to understand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 to 5 years of accounts payable disbursement experience or related work experience
Proficient knowledge of accounts payable concepts and practices
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Analytical skills
Able to adapt to change in the process of continuous improvement
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to demonstrate customer service skills in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to demonstrate research and problem-solving skills
Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
Able to work under minimal supervision and direction
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
Experience working in a shared services environment, using SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Generate and release accounts payable disbursements accurately and timely according to daily payment schedule and payment types
Analyze and research vendor payment issues, missing invoices, and related questions; propose solutions where needed
Identify, review, analyze, and correctly process invoice and payment corrections
Review, analyze, clear, and/or provide guidance to AP specialists for SAP exception processing records flagged in the SAP workflow
Manage, resolve, and provide guidance for emails received in helpdesk mailbox within five days
Research and request stop payments and generate replacement payments as needed
Research, monitor, and clear invoices blocked for payment by working with process partners
Effectively build and manage internal and external client relationships within own area of responsibility
Provide guidance and assistance to plant/location personnel to increase their understanding and efficiencies about AP processes
Produce and communicate detailed content, such as vendor payment histories to reconcile with vendors or PO details of receipts and related invoices, for discussion with cross functional teams to provide solutions to complex invoicing issues. This could include vendor specific billing or payment application requirements or business unit needs regarding specific material/PO invoice matching and processing issues
Work closely with AP leadership to communicate early and often on issues and day-to-day operations