Accounts Payable Associate

Full-time

Description

Who we are:

Aerzen USA Corp. is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including: Wastewater, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. We are One Team, and we Empower our team members to be both Inquisitive and Evolutionary.

What we offer:

Aerzen USA offers a competitive salary; generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution; a 401(k) with company match; a tuition reimbursement program; and a profit share bonus package; along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.

What you will do:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Associate will be an important member of the Accounting & Finance team, responsible for accurate and timely posting of vendor invoices, maintaining vendor accounts within the ERP database, and supporting month-end closing functions. This role will support departmental initiatives focused on process improvements and gaining efficiency, while maintaining a constant focus on supporting the growing businesses within the Aerzen USA Group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process vendor invoices in accounts payable ledger following confirmation of receipt of goods and validity of services performed.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of vendor invoices and payment information. Ensure the accuracy of an organization's financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.

• Interact directly with vendors to identify root causes of problems impacting processing and payment of invoices; work with internal stakeholders to resolve those problems in a timely manner.

• Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner. Assist in preparation of routine vendor payment runs and timely notification of remittances.

• Work with supervisor/team members to decide on best course of action to resolve invoice processing issues, while maintaining professional demeanor in all external and internal communications.

• Assist in the preparation of account reconciliations and internal reporting for month-end closing process.

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Identify areas for continuous improvements in departmental functions; assist in the implementation of process improvements

• Cross train on other accounting department functions and assist on miscellaneous projects as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma Required.

Area of Study: General.

Specialized Training: N/A

Certifications: N/A

Experience (yrs): 1-3 years .

Software/Applications: Laptop, Docking Station, VPN; Access, Scanner, Dual Monitors.

Other:

• Takes Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Generates ideas for improvement.

• Customer Focus – The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and / or internal customers.

• Teamwork – Interacts with people effectively and supportively; puts group goals ahead of own goals.

• Windows, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel Skills, Business Central/SAP is a plus .

• Flexible Work Schedule with Manager’s approval .

• Ability to Travel on Airplane, Train and/or Car up to 5% of the time.