Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable for a 6+ month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is hybrid.
Day to Day:This position is responsible for advanced Accounts Payable (AP) functions including knowledge of the full cycle AP process, and ability to support all aspects as needed. Responsibilities also include the authority to make decisions regarding multiple job functions, resolution of vendor disputes, and support of internal and external customers.
- Analyze and recover debit balances.
- Work cross-functionally with all internal and external customers to perform advanced research and resolve invoices (ensuring maximum cash discounts are earned), credit/debit memos, and vendor disputes timely.
- Assist Supervisor in quarterly vendor payback reserve calculations. Formulate and present weekly statistical reports for the department metrics meetings.
- Train, advise, and audit entry level positions in the development of skills associated with A/P processes and procedures.
- Create and recommend continuous improvement processes and procedures.
- Review requested vendor statements for resolution of outstanding invoices and credit memos, as they relate to open receipts.
- Monitor lost cash discounts for potential recovery.
- Reconcile import payments, ensuring debit balances are collected and the prepaid account is balanced.
- Report scan based sales to vendors for invoicing and audit subsequent billings.
- Monitor prepaid vendors and obtain accurate billings, ensuring proper approval.
- Assist with and complete other special projects as assigned.
Must Haves:
- 3+ years’ experience in a high volume AP department.
- Education: High school diploma. Associates degree preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Windows software applications.
Pluses:Pay Rate $27.59 - $28.57/hour
