Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate maintenance of Accounts Payable vendor master data in SAP. The role works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance culture to meet the needs of the company, vendors, and internal personnel.

The position manages vendor data and payment validation, coordinates vendor implementation with Procurement, Master Data, and plant or office locations, and supports vendor-related questions and SAP exception processing. It also analyzes and reconciles 1099 data and annual IRS filings, validates data imports for new locations, recommends changes to vendor data and AP processes, and creates and maintains written procedures for SAP vendor master data maintenance.

The role builds and manages internal and external client relationships and communicates regularly with AP leadership about issues and daily operations. Duties may include other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to make decisions, solve problems, and respond to inquiries with limited supervision.
• Open and responsive to process changes and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide courteous, professional, and helpful customer service.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative in performing the job and seeking increased responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a shared services environment.
• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable vendor data in DFA systems, including auditing and maintaining vendor address, payment, and tax information and W-9 documentation.
• Coordinate vendor implementation with Procurement, Master Data, and plant or office locations.
• Perform or ensure verification of vendor payment data according to validation procedures.
• Review, analyze, and correct vendor master data related to ACH returns and NOC notifications, and reprocess payments as needed.
• Review and clear SAP exception processing records, or provide guidance to AP Specialists on records flagged to the vendor helpdesk.
• Serve as the primary contact for plant and location personnel with questions about creating and maintaining vendor data in SAP.
• Analyze, prepare, review, and reconcile 1099 data and annual IRS filings within required timelines, verifying vendor, tax, and withholding information and making adjustments based on vendor records and W-9s.
• Analyze and validate vendor system data imports for new locations and coordinate vendor data input in SAP with new locations and Master Data.
• Analyze, approve, and recommend changes to vendor data and AP vendor processes and procedures.
• Create and maintain written policies and procedures for SAP vendor master data maintenance.
• Build and manage internal and external client relationships within the area of responsibility.
• Communicate regularly with AP leadership about issues and day-to-day operations.

What This Job Offers

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