The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the companys accounts payable process for specific Business Units. This role ensures that vendor invoices and employee expense reports are processed accurately efficiently and in compliance with company policies. The position also provides guidance to the AP team assists with reconciliations and supports month-end closing activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a primary liaison between the outsourced BPO and internal / external stakeholders
- Support the FBIN escheatment process as it relates to both customers and vendors
- Process review and verify invoices and payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors while maintaining proper documentation and approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate setup and updates in the accounting system.
- Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs including checks ACH and wire transfers.
- Support month-end close by preparing accruals reconciliations and related reports.
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
- Provide support and guidance to junior AP staff when needed.
- Support for multiple BUs AP tasks at the simultaneously.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and AP processes.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle PeopleSoft or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a shared services or high-volume AP environment.
- Familiarity with automated invoice and payment systems.
- Knowledge of 1099 reporting audit requests and vendor compliance requirements.
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40000 USD - $60500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the companys accounts payable process for specific Business Units. This role ensures that vendor invoices and employee expense reports are processed accurately efficiently and in compliance with company...
The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the companys accounts payable process for specific Business Units. This role ensures that vendor invoices and employee expense reports are processed accurately efficiently and in compliance with company policies. The position also provides guidance to the AP team assists with reconciliations and supports month-end closing activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a primary liaison between the outsourced BPO and internal / external stakeholders
- Support the FBIN escheatment process as it relates to both customers and vendors
- Process review and verify invoices and payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors while maintaining proper documentation and approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate setup and updates in the accounting system.
- Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs including checks ACH and wire transfers.
- Support month-end close by preparing accruals reconciliations and related reports.
- Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
- Provide support and guidance to junior AP staff when needed.
- Support for multiple BUs AP tasks at the simultaneously.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and AP processes.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle PeopleSoft or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a shared services or high-volume AP environment.
- Familiarity with automated invoice and payment systems.
- Knowledge of 1099 reporting audit requests and vendor compliance requirements.
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40000 USD - $60500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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