Accounts Payable Research Administrator

Perform necessary research to identify 3 way match exceptions in order to assist the inventory processing teams with accurate/on-time invoice processing. Maintaining open lines of communication with our vendors and partnering with Merchandising to in resolve all payment discrepancies. The ultimate goal is to assist in keeping our accounts current with our key suppliers to minimize any purchasing disruptions.

Perform vendor statement reconciliations/ Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues/ Analyze and identify root cause and driving for resolution working with our vendors and the merchandising team

Assist vendors with daily needs- requesting statements, invoices & credit memos, answering questions regarding payments & account status

Review and analyze unvouchered payables reports/identify potential over payments to recoup from vendors/ Perform proactive review to identify missing invoices

Perform periodic review of allowances to identify potential missed or miscoded items

Assist team as needed with 3-way match invoice processing

Interact and build relationships with management other department team members & vendors

Produce periodic ad hoc reports and special projects as assigned

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience in a supervisory/lead capacity
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills