Position: Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Compton, CA
Job Id: 1773
# of Openings: 1
About the Company:
IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives, and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cement for laminating acrylic sheets for aircraft canopies. Today, IPS has nine manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.
About the Role:
We are searching for a detail-oriented finance professional to join us in a hybrid capacity at headquarters in Compton, CA as the Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this non-exempt level position will be responsible for processing, tracking, and recording payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner within SAP. They’ll have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners. Having 4+ years of mid to high volume experience in accounts payable processing is required in this role along with experience in SAP.
Salary Range: $32-36/hour (non-exempt role)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and maintain all new vendor set up to ensure proper documentation obtained before first payment is made.
- Balance vendor statements to Accounts Payable.
- Analyze and process a high volume of invoices for multiple entities in the US.
- Review invoices for proper coding, appropriate documentation, and in line with procurement policy.
- Process 2-Way and 3-Way match via J.D. Edwards (Enterprise One) for inventory related invoices.
- Route invoices that do not have POs to various divisions for review and approvals adhering to delegations of authority; follow up when required.
- Research various issues relating to invoice/purchase order variances.
- Reconcile corporate credit card statement monthly.
- Process all company payments to be disbursed via check weekly.
- Review and reconcile Received Not Vouchered Reports on a monthly basis.
- Support the AP Manager in the areas of reporting, metrics, and business process improvements.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Assist with acquisition transitions as needed.
- Proactively resolve day-to-day issues and escalate when appropriate.
- Follow established Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and control processes to ensure accuracy of Accounts Payable.
Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate should be energetic, insightful, collaborative, self-motivated, and positive with interest in customer support.
Required Experience
- 4+ years of mid to high volume experience in accounts payable processing.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with SAP is required.
- Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills required.
- Strong time management skills to successfully prioritize and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks in a challenging environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with vendors, HQ and field personnel, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality work.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred.
- P Card or CC knowledge is preferred.
- Experience with J.D. Edwards (Enterprise One) is preferred.
- Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
Our Offer
We're a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.
A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Basic Life Insurance with Dependent Coverage Optional
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