Accounts Payable Specialist I

Primary Purpose: The Accounts Payable Specialist I is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions, engaging in exciting projects, and collaborating with team members to maintain and grow the company's financial position. You will be supporting our mission of protecting human health and the environment when you join our fast-growing business that values innovation and every employee's freedom to learn and grow.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

• Ensure Health & Safety is the number one priority by following policies and always performing in a safe manner.
• Process supplier invoices for both purchase order and non-purchase order transactions received via mail, email, and scanned images.
• Perform 3-way match of supplier invoice, receiving documents, and purchase order, as appropriate.
• Review approvals and account coding for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Assist in setting team and personal goals and consistently work toward hitting metrics.
• Research and resolve payment application issues and inquiries from suppliers.
• Manage and maintain pay cycle process in financial system.
• Run interfaces into payables module, trouble-shoot and resolve errors.
• Create payment files for upload, and print and mail checks, as needed.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedure documents and training records.
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree with accounting experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years office experience required. At least 1 year of successful accounts payable experience preferred. Recent and upcoming college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members across the organization and country. Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy. Organized, able to prioritize, and work with minimal direction. Good problem-solving skills to boldly tackle the tough problems and escalate potential issues. Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is a plus.

A post offer drug screen will be required. EEO including disability/veteran

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