Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for accurate and timely processing and payment of vendor invoices in accordance with Schindler Schedule of Responsibilities (SOR) and Limits of Authority (LOA). Develop AP team and monitor and maximize performance. Drive process improvement and standardization in concert with A/P Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Timely and Accurate invoice processing and payment:

• Lead AP staff, shift priorities of staff to accomplish timely invoice processing and minimize AP backlog and past due AP balances.
• Ensure all invoices are properly approved per company schedule of responsibility (SOR) and Limits of Authority (LOA) and that no unauthorized invoices are paid.
• Enter wire payments and create SAP payment proposals timely.
• Work with purchasing and field organization on resolution of invoice issues such as price discrepancies, missing or inaccurate purchase orders and missing good receipts.
• Serve as a point of escalation for all past due AP, tax, invoice processing/matching, duplicate payment, and vendor dispute issues.
• Build relationships with purchasing and field organization to drive effective dispute resolution and optimize vendor relationships.
• Develop AP team member competencies through training, cross-training, direct supervision and coaching.
• Provide direction to a team of 6 AP associates.
• Assist in driving standardization and implement process improvements, efficiencies and automation across the AP function Develop and maintain AP procedures, policies and documentation and ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Identify, provide recommendations to the A/P Manager and implement new ways to improve processes and work more effectively leading to measurable reduction of turnaround times.
• Support ERP and technology upgrade projects related to vendor management and AP as required.
• Report weekly Key Performance metrics for AP visual management board.
• Lead and assist with daily visual management board routines and huddles.
• Help drive continuous improvement of processes and metrics for both AP team and field.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or Associate Degree with additional work experience as a supervisor/manager is required.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and One Note.