Specialist Payments, North America

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We are searching for the best talent for Specialist Payments North America.

Purpose:

The Specialist Payments teammate is responsible for effectively resolving and managing accounts payable issues within the organization. This individual will collaborate with internal departments vendors and other stakeholders to ensure prompt and accurate resolution of payment discrepancies invoice disputes and other accounts payable-related concerns. The role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The ability to work both independently and collaborative are essential for this role.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct thorough review and verification of invoice details including pricing quantities and terms.
• Assist in reconciling vendor statements to ensure accuracy of accounts payable balances.
• Handle inquiries from internal/external partners regarding payment status and resolve any disputes or issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and prevent duplicate payments.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices payments and related documentation and resolution.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities as required.
• Stay up to date with company policies procedures and best practices related to accounts payable.
• Investigate and resolve accounts payable issues promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to address invoice discrepancies and payment errors.
• Communicate effectively with vendors providing updates and clarifications on payment issues.
• Identify process improvements to streamline accounts payable issue resolution procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies legal requirements and accounting standards.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on accounts payable issue resolution processes.
• Be responsible for insuring a seamless experience for suppliers and business partners related to the Accounts Payable / Invoice to Pay process.
• Address supplier related inquires related to the transacting of POs physical processing of invoices wire transfer requests and/or supplier master data.
• Be responsible for insuring compliance to the defined processes when engaging with the various end users (requestor business partner suppliers fellow associates)
• Have the primary responsibility for creating and maintaining supplier data in concert with its use within the source-to-settle process.
• Support vendor payment process by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order contract invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments.
• Receive analyze and resolve supplier inquiries and disputes providing high levels of customer service support to all business units and suppliers.
• Support the review process & posting of supplier invoices (physically received and/or invoices that fail SAP auto posting) to the AP Sub-ledger against the corresponding Purchase Order.
• Perform AP Aged Trial Balance process management & supporting research supplier credit recovery activities and related supplier communications process coordination. Analyze and resolve supplier ATB disputes and credit recovery discrepancies with R2P Associates.
• Provide ad hoc reporting support to A/P Management for detection activities and investigation support to Corporate Internal Audit requests.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A bachelors degree is required; a concentration in Business Finance Accounting Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Procurement systems (SAP Ariba other ERPs (SAP Lynx and S4 Hana) Vendor Master Data etc.) and processes (requisitioning PO creation invoicing payments etc.) is required.
• Prior experience in accounts payable finance procurement and/or shared services is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma or formal process improvement techniques is preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working remotely with business partners and suppliers is preferred.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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