Accounts Payable Specialist - Sotera Health Services LLC

We are continuing to develop our "One Company" strategy; this position is within our Shared Services organization to support our North American operations. We are looking for proactive, curious talent to join our shared services team and continue building our organization focused on process efficiency, customer service and continuous improvement. The Accounts Payable Specialist will report to the Accounts Payable Manager in our Broadview Heights, OH Corporate HQ. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can contribute and develop in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure timely, efficient and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with department procedures and SOX requirements
• Prepare and process weekly vendor payments via checks, ACH, wires and credit card
• Identify and resolve 3-way match issues between the purchase order, receiving ledger and invoice
• Route non-PO and PO invoices for proper approvals, GL account coding, or matching through an automated processing system
• Reconcile/ research vendor statements and resolve discrepancy issues timely
• Assist with month end accruals and AP close process
• Monitor shared AP mailboxes for invoice submission and internal/external correspondence
• Promptly respond to inquiries from vendors and internal clients
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations (local, state/province, federal)
• Compliance with Company document management requirements
• Assist with updates and maintenance to the vendor master file to ensure data is accurate and current
• Comply with established standards and protocols of the Accounts Payable department, finance and
accounting policies and internal control procedures
• Identify and support continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with the accounting team and business partners to answer questions and support the business
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Requirements
• Accounts payable experience - strong knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices, procedures, policies and
internal controls
• Solid analytical skills - a professional with strong analytical skills who is detail-oriented
• Customer service orientation - tactfulness in dealing with vendors and company employees at all levels and
commitment to high levels of service
• Systems knowledge - experience and understanding of JDEdwards ERP system or similar enterprise systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills - someone who assembles information and quickly and effectively interprets it
to determine the best approach to problem resolution
• Continuous improvement focus - an energetic individual who is not satisfied with the status quo and is always
focused on the improvement of processes, reporting, and controls
• Proactive approach - someone who addresses each task with a sense of urgency and is capable of generating
a high volume of quality work products, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to Company values -- demonstrated integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, and strong
work ethic

Other Requirements
• Minimum of three to five years' experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a shared services environment
• Degree or formal training in accounting/finance a plus
• Accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office required (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Knowledge of AP modules in JDEdwards or similar ERP systems
• Experience in PNC Accounts Payable Automation system or another AP Workflow program a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional AP certification credentials preferred, but not required

#LI-HYBRIDThe name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses - Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.