Accounts Payable Specialist - Fresh Products,LLC : Job Details

Accounts Payable Specialist Founded in 1971 in Toledo, Ohio, Fresh Products is a leading producer of away-from-home air care solutions for end-markets around the world, with a long history of innovation. Our growing, entrepreneurial, family-owned company is seeking a talented candidate to join the Corporate Accounting function of our Finance & Accounting team. We prioritize doing the right thing , maintaining a great culture, and value work-life balance.The Accounts Payable Specialist provides strong process leadership to the core back-office business processes of the enterprise, namely accounts payable, vendor set-up and expense reporting management/reconciliation. With a primary focus on operations that impact cash out the door, the successful candidate will work in close business partnership with the Controller, Accounts Receivable Specialist, and the Sourcing teams to successfully drive performance.This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Accounting of the company. Job Responsibilities:

• Voucher incoming invoices from vendors, paying close attention to detail of cost, quantity, and payment terms
• Manage and maintain accurate vendor information in the ERP system: new vendor set-up and periodic updates
• Vendor contact as required to resolve payment, credit or invoicing issues, and verify any banking changes
• Verify and confirm payments for sales commissions and monthly, quarterly, and annual customer rebates
• Administration of the expense reimbursement process to approve business-related expenses incurred by employees
• Periodic reporting related to vendor spend, discounts taken, discounts missed and the Procure-to-Pay business cycle
• Assist with month-end closing process as required, including journal entries and account reconciliations

Key success factors include:

• Ability to learn and use computer systems: SyteLine/CloudSuite ERP suite, MS Excel, Concur, PowerBi etc.
• Ability to multi-task and make progress on multiple priorities concurrently, keeping them on schedule
• Excellent communication skills - a natural ability to talk to and connect with people to get results
• Understanding of fundamental finance and accounting concepts: GAAP, financial statements, etc.
• Drive for results - Self-motivated individual who does not require a lot of oversight to get the job done
• Teamwork - works well with others across the organization, fostering partnership and a customer-focused mindset

Defined Performance Metrics:

• Achieve outcomes that exceed established targets for vendor payment metrics
• Resolution of open vendor payment disputes within defined timeframe
• Accuracy in payments made for vendor invoices, customer rebates, sales commissions and expense reimbursements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field of study from an accredited university
• 1-5 years of accounts payable experience, manufacturing preferred