Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. you will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable function across four business units. You will be part of the Accounting team and report to the Accounts Payable Manager. On a daily basis you will work closely with two other AP Specialists to process invoices respond to vendor and internal requests maintain accurate AP records and support timely payments across the company.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced high-volume environment; have strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes including vendor master data and internal controls; and bring a curious business-oriented mindset.

Key Accountabilities (Performance Profile):

• Validate process and enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner including invoices processed through SAP VIM or directly in SAP.
• Manage a high volume of invoice activity with an expected processing volume of approximately 500 invoices per week.
• Respond in a timely manner to phone calls and emails from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice inquiries payment status and other AP-related requests.
• Work with internal departments plants and purchasing to resolve invoice discrepancies including pricing purchase order approval or receipt-related issues.
• Support vendor master data updates by confirming vendor information and submitting tickets for required changes including banking-related updates in accordance with internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements research outstanding invoices and resolve discrepancies to support timely and accurate payments.
• Support the payment process by ensuring invoices are properly validated approved and ready for payment in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with AP reporting audit support process improvements and other special projects as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

Qualifications :

Key Knowledge Skills and Behaviors:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3  years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes including invoice processing purchase orders vendor inquiries payment processes vendor master data and internal controls.
• Able to research and resolve invoice discrepancies accurately and in a timely manner.
• Detail-oriented organized and able to manage confidential information professionally.
• Able to prioritize workload and work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Curious business-oriented and willing to understand the impact of AP activities on operations and cash flow.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.

Additional Information :

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

Why Join Us

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. is part of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB) a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture valorizing bio-residuals machinery mechanical engineering electronics energy and industrial solutions for water management. At the heart of the strategy of Tessenderlo Group lies the conviction that Every Molecule everything we do we seek to further valorize and add value to our products and processes. For more information about Tessenderlo Group please visit .

Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time