Accounts Payable Specialist (51941) Jobs

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

Summary Of Position

Under the direction of the Corporate Cash Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for performing and assuming a lead role for accounts payable. This person will also handle general accounting functions and special accounting projects.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Accounts Payable

• Duties related to Accounts Payable include entering invoices in the accounts payable module, verification of triple match, processing debit memos for returned goods, processing the check run and obtaining required signatures, entering payment for ACH transactions.
• Responsible for proper assessment and recording of sales/use tax, as necessary, based on purchase.
• Leads the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and efficient entry of vendor invoices and payments to vendors with multiple AP users, while working to identify opportunities to continuously improve the Accounts Payable process.
• Assists with the preparation of year-end audit and tax schedules.
• Supports operations in understanding their financial information and identifying opportunities to maximize financial performance.
• Consistently reconciles the accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger control account, and reviews the accounts payable aging report and resolves any items that require attention (invoices over 60 days old, vendor credits, etc.).

Qualifications (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Demonstrated excellent computer software skills including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), including the ability to logically set up spreadsheets and create formulas.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented accuracy in work with excellent follow-up skills.
• Required minimum three (3) years of related accounts payable experience, with a proven track record.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and in a positive, friendly and mature manner with both internal and external contacts, including the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills, with a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential accounts payable related information.
• Self-starter, with strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well under pressure and effectively with a diverse work group at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent attendance, integrity and reliability.