Accounts Payable Specialist - Recochem

We are Prestone (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze/coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions. This includes maintaining the related general ledger accounts and vendor files.

• Direct the processing of invoices and payments
• Identify opportunities to automate, improve, and simplify workflows
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency
• Audit vendor invoices, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors to solve discrepancies
• Lead continuous improvement activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert on all supporting systems
• Analyze freight accounts for variances and research impacts
• Review any inaccuracies and provide proposals to handle issues
• Help to build out new reports and metrics
• Ability to manipulate large data sets
• Process inquiries from both vendors and internal customers regarding payment inquiries. This includes researching and submitting items for payment/processing
• Pull data, provide additional coding/information, and prepare for upload into ERP systems
• Monitor mailboxes and coordinate the processing of freight invoices in different divisions
• Willingness to be a team player and complete activities outside of the normal course of accountant's position
• Responsible for weekly/monthly vendor reconciliations
• Running weekly AP reports such as run, aged, mismatch and ensuring they are timely processed
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned
• Back up for other team members for their vacation

The above statement describes the general nature and level of work only. The essential job functions is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

• College or University Degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting and Finance
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical, resourceful, and have top-notch problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to work in several systems and pull many supporting files
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail with an ability to create and document effective and efficient process flows
• Ability to handle difficult situations with confidence and attain agreement

Prestone offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Prestone's retirement savings options including employer match. Prestone also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Prestone is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Prestone does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Prestone is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.